Breakfast Muffin Bars

Start your day with a burst of flavor and nutrition with these wholesome Breakfast Muffin Bars! Packed with hearty rolled oats, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy nuts, and a hint of cinnamon, these bars are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or mid-morning snack. Easy to make in just 40 minutes, this recipe combines simple pantry staples like flour, brown sugar, and melted butter with customizable mix-ins like chia seeds for an extra boost of fiber. Baked to golden perfection and conveniently portioned into 12 bars, they’re ideal for meal prep and busy mornings. Enjoy them with your favorite cup of coffee or as a nutritious treat any time of day!

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 2 large eggs
• 0.5 cup milk
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries (or other dried fruit)
• 0.33 cup chopped nuts (e.g., walnuts, almonds)
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.

Step 3

In another bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

Step 5

Fold in the dried cranberries, chopped nuts, and chia seeds (if using) until evenly incorporated.

Step 6

Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly using a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove the baking dish from the oven and allow the muffin bars to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.

Step 9

Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the muffin bars out of the pan and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Once cooled, cut into 12 bars and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	874.4 grams (874.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3103

Total Fat 145.70g	187%
Saturated Fat 70.00g	350%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 641mg	214%
Sodium 1867mg	81%
Total Carbohydrate 393.40g	143%
Dietary Fiber 32.70g	117%
Total Sugars 172.10g
Protein 66.50g	133%

Vitamin D 136IU	678%
Calcium 574mg	44%
Iron 19mg	103%
Potassium 1600mg	34%

*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: 41.6%

Protein: 8.4%

Carbs: 49.9%