Homemade “Kind” Breakfast Bars
These delicious and nutritious homemade breakfast bars are a perfect grab-and-go option for a busy morning. Packed with nuts, seeds, and natural sweeteners, they are both satisfying and healthy.
Equipment
- 1 baking pan (9x9 inches)
- 1 mixing bowls
- 1 measuring cups and spoons
- 1 spoon or spatula
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 oven
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup mixed nuts, chopped Almonds, walnuts, cashews, etc.
- 1/2 cup seeds Chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds
- 3/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup nut butter Almond butter or peanut butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup dried fruit, chopped Raisins, cranberries, apricots (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line the baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, seeds, salt, and dried fruit (if using), and stir to mix well.
- In a separate bowl, heat the honey (or maple syrup) and nut butter in the microwave for about 20-30 seconds or until warm. Mix in the vanilla extract once heated.
- Pour the honey-nut butter mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan and press it down firmly and evenly with the back of a spoon or spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the bars cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Use the parchment overhang to lift the bars out and place them on a cutting board to cool completely before cutting into 12 bars.
Notes
Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, or refrigerate for a longer shelf life.
Feel free to customize the nuts and seeds according to your preferences.
These bars make a great snack or a quick breakfast option when you are on the go.