These healthy breakfast bars are packed with nutrient-rich ingredients.
Follow our easy recipe to recreate this great on-the-go snack.
Ingredients
• 2½ cups gluten-free rolled oats
• 1 cup roughly chopped almonds/pecans (or both)
• 2 tbsp chia seeds
•½ cup uncooked pre-rinsed quinoa
• 1/3 cup dried fruit (raisins or cranberries work well)
• 3 tbsp honey or pure maple syrup
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tbsp natural creamy almond butter
• ¼ cup of almond milk
• 1½ tsp vanilla
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• 1½ tsp cinnamon
• 2 mashed ripe bananas
Optional add-on ingredients:
raisins, pecans, pumpkin seeds, dried blueberries or cranberries
Instructions
1. Heat oven to 350°.
2. Line 9x9 baking pan with parchment paper; lightly grease with coconut oil.
3. Combine mashed bananas, honey/maple syrup, vanilla, coconut oil, almond butter, and almond milk. Stir until thoroughly mixed.
4. Combine all remaining dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Gradually mix into wet ingredient mixture.
5. Pour into prepared pan and smooth out with spatula until evenly spread.
6. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
7. Remove from oven and allow bars to cool. Cut into preferred sizes and enjoy!
Notes
These bars are great for breakfast or as snacks throughout the day. Substitute sweeteners or dried fruits and nuts to fit your preference.
It is recommended to store them in the refrigerator, but you can also store them in the freezer for up to one month to snack on the go!