Breakfast Bars

Start your morning on the right note with these wholesome, homemade Breakfast Bars—a perfect grab-and-go option for busy days! Packed with nutritious rolled oats, crunchy almonds, pumpkin seeds, and chewy dried cranberries, these energy-boosting bars are naturally sweetened with honey and enhanced with rich peanut butter for a satisfying texture. A hint of cinnamon adds warmth, while dark chocolate chips deliver a touch of indulgence. Quick to prep and baked golden in just 20 minutes, they’re ideal for meal-prepping, offering 12 servings to fuel your week. Enjoy these hearty breakfast bars as a breakfast alternative, mid-afternoon snack, or post-workout treat. Easy, healthy, and irresistibly tasty, this recipe is your new go-to for convenient homemade snacking!

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 0.5 cup almonds (chopped)
• 0.25 cup pumpkin seeds
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup honey
• 0.5 cup peanut butter (or almond butter)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.25 cup dark chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped almonds, pumpkin seeds, dried cranberries, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to combine.

Step 3

In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the honey and peanut butter, stirring constantly until they melt and combine smoothly. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 4

Pour the warm honey-peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly until all the dry ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 5

Fold in the dark chocolate chips, ensuring they are distributed throughout the mixture.

Step 6

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, pressing it down firmly and evenly using a spatula or the back of a spoon.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the top is lightly golden.

Step 8

Remove the baking dish from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature. Then, transfer it to the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour to firm up.

Step 9

Once chilled, lift the bars out of the dish using the parchment paper overhang and place them on a cutting board. Cut into 12 equal bars.

Step 10

Store the breakfast bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	625.1 grams (625.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2750

Total Fat 134.10g	172%
Saturated Fat 28.20g	141%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.20g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1149mg	50%
Total Carbohydrate 337.20g	123%
Dietary Fiber 44.20g	158%
Total Sugars 183.00g
Protein 84.40g	169%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 410mg	32%
Iron 20mg	109%
Potassium 2558mg	54%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.7%

Protein: 11.7%

Carbs: 46.6%