Healthy Homemade Breakfast Bars
These Healthy Homemade Breakfast Bars are quick to make, endlessly customizable, and taste like a little slice of comfort food heaven. Packed with nuts, seeds, and dried fruit, they are a wholesome and satisfying snack or breakfast option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 cups (200g) rolled oats
- 1/2 cup (50g) chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, or pecans)
- 1/4 cup (30g) chia seeds
- 1/2 cup (120g) natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup (60ml) honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup (75g) dried fruits (cranberries, raisins, or chopped apricots)
- 1/4 cup (30g) dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups (200g) of rolled oats, 1/2 cup (50g) of chopped nuts, and 1/4 cup (30g) of chia seeds. Stir to mix evenly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup (120g) of natural peanut butter, 1/4 cup (60ml) of honey, 1 tsp of vanilla extract, and 1 tsp of ground cinnamon until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly until everything is well-incorporated. The mixture should stick together easily—if it’s too dry, add a tablespoon of honey or peanut butter.
- Fold in 1/2 cup (75g) of dried fruit and 1/4 cup (30g) of dark chocolate chips, if using. Make sure they’re evenly distributed.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan, pressing it down firmly and evenly. Use the back of a spoon to smooth it out.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The bars will still feel soft but will firm up as they cool.
- Allow the pan to cool for at least 30 minutes before lifting the parchment paper out and slicing the bars into squares or rectangles.
Notes
[‘Don’t skip the parchment paper—it makes lifting the bars out of the pan easier and prevents sticking.’, ‘Press the mixture firmly into the pan to ensure the bars hold their shape after baking.’, ‘Let the bars cool completely before slicing to prevent crumbling.’, ‘Experiment with mix-ins like shredded coconut, sunflower seeds, or a sprinkle of sea salt for a unique twist.’, ‘Avoid adding too many mix-ins to prevent the bars from falling apart.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 6
Keywords: healthy breakfast, homemade bars, breakfast bars, meal prep, healthy snack, gluten-free, kid-friendly