Healthy Breakfast Bars My Way

Start your day with a boost of wholesome energy by making these customizable "Healthy Breakfast Bars My Way"! Packed with nutrient-dense ingredients like crunchy almonds and walnuts, chewy dried cranberries, and a touch of indulgence from dark chocolate chips, these bars strike the perfect balance between healthy and satisfying. Sweetened naturally with honey and bound together with creamy peanut butter (or almond butter), they’re full of fiber, protein, and a hint of cinnamon-spiced warmth. Ready in just 40 minutes from prep to finish, these easy homemade bars are baked to golden perfection and are perfect for busy mornings, post-workout snacks, or a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. Store them in an airtight container for a convenient, grab-and-go breakfast you’ll love all week long!

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 0.5 cup almonds, chopped
• 0.5 cup walnuts, chopped
• 0.25 cup sunflower seeds
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries
• 0.25 cup dark chocolate chips
• 0.5 cup honey
• 0.5 cup natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, leaving a bit of overhang on the sides for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped almonds, chopped walnuts, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, dried cranberries, and dark chocolate chips. Stir to mix well.

Step 3

In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the honey and natural peanut butter. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Remove from heat, and stir in the vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt.

Step 4

Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Use a spatula to mix everything together, ensuring all the dry ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 5

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Press down firmly using the back of a spoon or your hands to create an even layer. The mixture should be tightly packed to help the bars hold their shape.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow the mixture to cool completely in the pan.

Step 7

Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the mixture out of the pan. Place it on a cutting board and slice into 12 equal bars.

Step 8

Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for a firmer texture. Enjoy as a grab-and-go breakfast or a healthy snack!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	704.3 grams (704.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3249

Total Fat 180.70g	232%
Saturated Fat 29.80g	149%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.70g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 629mg	27%
Total Carbohydrate 352.40g	128%
Dietary Fiber 55.20g	197%
Total Sugars 182.10g
Protein 94.00g	188%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 570mg	44%
Iron 23mg	128%
Potassium 2908mg	62%

*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: 47.7%

Protein: 11.0%

Carbs: 41.3%