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 (180g)
- •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 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- •1/4 teaspoon 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 bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped almonds, sunflower seeds, and dried cranberries.
- 3
In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, gently heat the honey, coconut oil, cinnamon, and salt until well combined and smooth.
- 4
Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until every oat is evenly coated.
- 5
Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared baking pan using the back of a spoon or a spatula to ensure the bars hold together.
- 6
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- 7
Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing them into 8 equal bars.
💡 Chef tips
- For a nut-free version, replace the almonds with an equal amount of pumpkin seeds or shredded coconut.
- Store these bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or freeze them for up to three months.
- To ensure the bars don't crumble, press the mixture into the pan as firmly as possible before baking.
✅ How it should turn out
The finished bars should be firm with a golden-brown edge, smelling of toasted oats and warm cinnamon, with a satisfying chewy texture and a perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors.