Healthy Breakfast Oat Bars (Printable View)
Oats, almonds, seeds, and berries blend for a nutritious snack ideal for busy mornings.
# Ingredient List:
→ Base
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1 1/2 cups rolled oats
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1/2 cup chopped almonds
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1/4 cup sunflower seeds
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1/4 cup honey
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1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon salt
→ Topping
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1 cup mixed berries, fresh or frozen
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2 tablespoons chia seeds
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1 tablespoon maple syrup
# Preparation Steps:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped almonds, sunflower seeds, honey, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until evenly coated.
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Firmly press the oat mixture into the prepared pan, creating an even layer.
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Bake for 15–20 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
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While base bakes, heat mixed berries, chia seeds, and maple syrup in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir occasionally and cook until berries soften and mixture thickens into a jam-like consistency, about 5–7 minutes.
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Spread berry topping evenly over the cooled base.
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Allow bars to cool completely in the pan. Lift bars out using parchment and cut into squares or rectangles.
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Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
# Supplementary Details:
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For firmer bars, chill them in the refrigerator before cutting.