Breakfast Energy Bars
These wholesome, chewy energy bars are packed with oats, nuts, and dried fruit to keep you fueled throughout your busy morning.
Ingredients
- •2 cups rolled oats (200g)
- •1/2 cup chopped almonds (70g)
- •1/2 cup sunflower seeds (70g)
- •1/2 cup dried cranberries (75g)
- •1/2 cup honey (170g)
- •1/4 cup coconut oil, melted (60ml)
- •1/4 cup brown sugar (50g)
- •1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- •1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped almonds, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, cinnamon, and salt.
- 3
In a small saucepan over low heat, whisk together the honey, coconut oil, and brown sugar until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- 4
Pour the warm honey mixture over the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until every oat is evenly coated.
- 5
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan and use a spatula to press it down firmly and evenly into the corners.
- 6
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
- 7
Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan for at least 2 hours before slicing into 8 bars.
💡 Chef tips
- For a nut-free version, substitute the almonds with an equal amount of pumpkin seeds or extra sunflower seeds.
- Store these bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or wrap them individually and freeze for up to three months.
- Ensure you press the mixture very firmly into the pan to prevent the bars from crumbling when you slice them.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished bars should be golden-brown with a firm, chewy texture, smelling of toasted oats and warm cinnamon with a perfectly balanced sweet and nutty flavor.