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Healthy Breakfast Bars

Savory Healthy Breakfast Bars for Your Energizing Morning

These Healthy Breakfast Bars are quick, nutritious, and customizable, providing a perfect start to your day.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups Rolled Oats Substitute quick oats if necessary, but texture may differ.
  • 1 cup Chopped Almonds Use walnuts or pecans for variations.
  • 1/2 cup Sunflower Seeds Can be omitted for a nut-free version or replaced by pumpkin seeds.
  • 1/2 cup Honey Substitute with agave nectar for a vegan option.
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Oil, melted Olive oil can be a tasty alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional if you prefer a simpler taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Essential for flavor—it shouldn't be omitted.
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Mixed Berries (fresh or frozen) Substitute with other fruits like peaches or mangoes as desired.
  • 2 tablespoons Chia Seeds Flaxseeds can be substituted in equal amounts.
  • 1/4 cup Maple Syrup Can be replaced with brown rice syrup or omitted.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking pan
  • saucepan
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped almonds, and sunflower seeds. Add honey, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until sticky.
  3. Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan and firmly press it down evenly.
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes until edges are light golden color.
  5. In a saucepan, combine mixed berries, chia seeds, and maple syrup over medium heat and stir for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
  6. Spread the warm berry topping over the baked base evenly.
  7. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan, about an hour.
  8. Once cooled, lift out using parchment overhang and cut into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Ensure to press the mixture firmly into the pan for better shape retention and refrigerate for cleaner slices.

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