Good Morning Bars
Start your morning on a wholesome and delicious note with these homemade Good Morning Bars! Packed with nutrient-rich rolled oats, almond flour, and chia seeds, these bars are naturally sweetened with honey and perfectly flavored with a touch of cinnamon and vanilla. With the irresistible crunch of chopped almonds, the fruity chew of dried cranberries, and the optional indulgence of dark chocolate chips, these bars strike the ideal balance between health and satisfaction. Quick to prepare and baked to golden perfection in just 25 minutes, they’re perfect for busy mornings, snack breaks, or even dessert. Plus, they’re easily customizable—swap in almond butter or different dried fruits to suit your taste. These meal-prep-friendly breakfast bars are a must-have for anyone looking for a nutritious, on-the-go energy boost!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.5 cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.33 cup dried cranberries (or raisins)
- 0.33 cup chopped almonds (or other nuts)
- 0.25 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 pinch pinch of salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, chia seeds, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the coconut oil and whisk in the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined. Remove from heat.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until all the ingredients are well incorporated.
Fold in the dried cranberries, chopped almonds, and dark chocolate chips (if using) into the mixture.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly and pressing firmly with a spatula or the back of a spoon to pack it down.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan.
Once cooled, use the parchment overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Slice into 12 bars or squares with a sharp knife.
Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
281 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.4 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.2 g | 21% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 65 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.7 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.6 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.6 g | ||
| Protein | 7.5 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 59 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 233 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
