Healthy Breakfast Bars My Way
Start your day with a boost of wholesome energy by making these customizable "Healthy Breakfast Bars My Way"! Packed with nutrient-dense ingredients like crunchy almonds and walnuts, chewy dried cranberries, and a touch of indulgence from dark chocolate chips, these bars strike the perfect balance between healthy and satisfying. Sweetened naturally with honey and bound together with creamy peanut butter (or almond butter), they’re full of fiber, protein, and a hint of cinnamon-spiced warmth. Ready in just 40 minutes from prep to finish, these easy homemade bars are baked to golden perfection and are perfect for busy mornings, post-workout snacks, or a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. Store them in an airtight container for a convenient, grab-and-go breakfast you’ll love all week long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 0.5 cup almonds, chopped
- 0.5 cup walnuts, chopped
- 0.25 cup sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.25 cup dark chocolate chips
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.5 cup natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, leaving a bit of overhang on the sides for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped almonds, chopped walnuts, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, dried cranberries, and dark chocolate chips. Stir to mix well.
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the honey and natural peanut butter. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Remove from heat, and stir in the vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.
Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Use a spatula to mix everything together, ensuring all the dry ingredients are evenly coated.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Press down firmly using the back of a spoon or your hands to create an even layer. The mixture should be tightly packed to help the bars hold their shape.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow the mixture to cool completely in the pan.
Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the mixture out of the pan. Place it on a cutting board and slice into 12 equal bars.
Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for a firmer texture. Enjoy as a grab-and-go breakfast or a healthy snack!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3249 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 180.7 g | 232% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.8 g | 149% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 628 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 352.4 g | 128% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 55.2 g | 197% | |
| Total Sugars | 182.1 g | ||
| Protein | 94.0 g | 188% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 570 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 23.1 mg | 128% | |
| Potassium | 2908 mg | 62% | |
*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.
