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Healthy Breakfast Bars Recipe

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These Healthy Breakfast Bars are a nutritious and delicious way to start your day. Packed with natural sweetness from dates, wholesome oats, crunchy nuts and seeds, and a touch of vegan chocolate, they are perfect for a quick breakfast or an energizing snack. Easy to make and gluten-free if needed, these bars combine soft, chewy textures with satisfying crunchiness, all baked to perfection.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup dates, pitted
  • 3/4 cup peanut butter, natural no salt added
  • 1 cup unsweetened apple sauce
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 and 1/2 cups quick oats, gluten free if needed
  • 1/2 cup almonds, raw or toasted and chopped
  • 3/4 cup vegan chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened dried coconut
  • 1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds, roasted and salted
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt (omit if using salted peanut butter)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Prepare pan and oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 11×7 inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside to ensure easy removal of the bars after baking.
  2. Soften the dates: Place the pitted dates in a small bowl and cover them with boiling water from your kettle. Let them soak for 5 minutes to soften, then drain thoroughly to remove excess water.
  3. Mix dry ingredients: While the dates are soaking, combine the quick oats, chopped almonds, vegan chocolate chips, unsweetened dried coconut, toasted sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, salt, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl. Stir to evenly distribute all ingredients.
  4. Puree wet ingredients: Add the softened dates, unsweetened apple sauce, peanut butter, and vanilla extract to a food processor. Blend until you achieve a smooth, creamy mixture free of large pieces.
  5. Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients. Stir well until all the dry components are fully coated and the batter is uniform.
  6. Transfer to pan: Pour the combined batter into the prepared pan. Spread it evenly and press the mixture down firmly to compact the batter for optimal bar texture.
  7. Bake the bars: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Insert a toothpick into the center near the 25-minute mark; it should come out clean when the bars are done.
  8. Cool bars: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool in the pan on a wire cooling rack for 15 minutes. Then, lift the bars out using the parchment paper and let them cool completely on the rack.
  9. Slice and serve: Once fully cooled, cut the bars into 24 equal pieces and enjoy your healthy breakfast bars anytime you need a nutritious boost.

Notes

  • Use gluten free oats to keep this recipe gluten free.
  • If you prefer less salt, omit the salt if using salted peanut butter.
  • Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or refrigerate to extend freshness.
  • Customize by substituting nuts and seeds according to preference or allergies.
  • Make sure to cool bars completely before slicing to avoid crumbling.

Keywords: healthy breakfast bars, oat bars, vegan breakfast bars, gluten free breakfast, no refined sugar bars, peanut butter bars, snack bars

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