Quick Breakfast Bars
Jumpstart your day with these Quick Breakfast Bars—nutritious, no-bake bites that are perfect for busy mornings! Packed with wholesome rolled oats, natural peanut butter, and a touch of honey, these bars are naturally sweetened and full of energy-sustaining ingredients. Ground flaxseed adds a boost of omega-3s, while optional dried cranberries and mini chocolate chips lend a subtle sweetness and texture. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep, these bars require no oven time and firm up in the fridge for ultimate convenience. Whether you’re looking for a grab-and-go breakfast or a healthy snack, these homemade bars are a satisfying and customizable option that stores beautifully in the fridge or freezer!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 0.5 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup mini chocolate chips
- 0.25 cup dried cranberries (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, ground flaxseed, and salt. Stir to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
In a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan, warm the peanut butter and honey together until soft and easy to mix, about 20-30 seconds in the microwave or over low heat on the stove.
Stir the vanilla extract into the peanut butter and honey mixture.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix well until all the oats are coated. The mixture will be thick and sticky.
Fold in the mini chocolate chips and dried cranberries (if using).
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press it firmly into an even layer. Use the back of a spoon or your hands (lightly greased with oil or water to prevent sticking) to smooth the surface.
Refrigerate the dish for at least 1 hour to firm up.
Once set, lift the mixture out of the dish using the parchment paper overhang. Place on a cutting board and slice into 8 bars.
Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Enjoy on-the-go or as a quick breakfast option!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2658 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 137.2 g | 176% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.5 g | 138% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1605 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 307.3 g | 112% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.7 g | 138% | |
| Total Sugars | 159.9 g | ||
| Protein | 89.2 g | 178% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 290 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 2186 mg | 47% | |
*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.
