Healthy Breakfast Bars Beaming Baker from beamingbaker.com
Introduction
Do you often crave something sweet, but don’t want to indulge in a candy bar or a piece of cake? Healthy bars can be a great option for satisfying your sweet tooth while also being nutritious. You can make them at home using simple ingredients and customize them to your liking. In this article, we will share a recipe for healthy bars that are easy to make and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
For this recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
1 cup of rolled oats
1 cup of pitted dates
1 cup of almonds
1/2 cup of peanut butter
1/4 cup of honey
1/4 cup of dark chocolate chips
1/4 cup of dried cranberries
1/4 cup of unsweetened shredded coconut
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon of salt
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). 2. Spread the rolled oats and almonds on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly browned and fragrant. 3. Remove the oats and almonds from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. 4. In a food processor, pulse the dates until they form a sticky paste. 5. Add the toasted almonds to the food processor and pulse until they are finely chopped. 6. In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, date paste, chopped almonds, peanut butter, honey, chocolate chips, dried cranberries, shredded coconut, vanilla extract, and salt. 7. Mix all the ingredients until they are well combined. 8. Line a 9x9 inch (23x23 cm) baking dish with parchment paper. 9. Pour the mixture into the baking dish and press it down firmly with your hands or the back of a spoon. 10. Refrigerate the mixture for at least 1 hour, or until it becomes firm. 11. Remove the mixture from the baking dish and cut it into bars. 12. Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
These healthy bars are packed with nutrients and are a great snack option. Here is the nutrition information for one serving (one bar):
Calories: 225
Protein: 5g
Fat: 12g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 14g
Conclusion
Making your own healthy bars at home is an easy and fun way to snack on something sweet while also getting some nutrients. This recipe is versatile, and you can swap out ingredients to suit your taste. Try making these bars today, and enjoy a delicious and healthy snack whenever you need a pick-me-up.
