Hi there, breakfast planner! 北 Make your mornings easier with Make-Ahead Breakfast Barsnutritious, delicious, and perfect for grab-and-go! These bars are versatile, so let me know if youd like them more protein-packed, gluten-free, or extra sweet. Heres a classic version to start!
Make-Ahead Breakfast Bars
Ingredients:
For the bars:
2 cups rolled oats1/2 cup whole wheat flour or almond flour for gluten-free1/4 cup ground flaxseed optional, for extra fiber1 tsp baking powder1/2 tsp cinnamon1/4 tsp salt1/2 cup peanut butter or almond butter1/3 cup honey or maple syrup2 large eggs1/4 cup milk dairy or plant-based1 tsp vanilla extract1/2 cup mix-ins e.g., chocolate chips, dried fruit, chopped nuts, or seeds
For optional toppings:
1 tbsp honey, drizzled2 tbsp shredded coconut or extra chocolate chips
Directions:
Preheat and prepare:
Preheat your oven to 350F 175C. Line an 8×8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or grease lightly.
Mix the dry ingredients:
In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, ground flaxseed if using, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to mix evenly.
Prepare the wet ingredients:
In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter, honey, eggs, milk, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
Combine the mixture:
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined. Gently fold in your chosen mix-ins.
Bake the bars:
Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Smooth the top with a spatula. If adding toppings, sprinkle them over the top now.Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and cut:
Let the bars cool completely in the pan before lifting them out and cutting into squares or rectangles.
Store for later:
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. They also freeze well for up to 2 monthsjust grab and thaw!
Nutritional Information:
Prep Time: 10 minutes Baking Time: 25 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes
Calories per bar: 150 depends on mix-ins Servings: 10-12
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Bon appétit and happy prepping!