Description
These homemade breakfast bars are nutritious, delicious, and perfect for on-the-go mornings! Packed with oats, nuts, and dried fruits, these bars are easy to customize and can be made in advance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- 1/2 cup dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, or apricots)
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, chopped nuts, dried fruits, and chocolate chips (if using).
- In a separate bowl, mix together the nut butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press it down firmly to create an even layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan before lifting out using the parchment paper.
- Cut into bars and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Notes
- Feel free to swap in your favorite nuts and dried fruits to customize the flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, make sure to use certified gluten-free oats.
- These bars can be frozen for longer storage; just wrap them individually in plastic wrap.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 0
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