Admit it, we all have skipped breakfast in the morning for some reason and we feel guilty about it; since breakfast is the most important meal of the day, you should not forget or intentionally skip it. Waking up late, running late to catch the train/bus, and having no time to prepare breakfast is understandable; it is alright to take a cup of coffee from the shop but you are missing the best of nutrients that your body needs after waking up, therefore you can switch to breakfast bars because they are a power-packed option. The good thing is, you can prepare them at home easily and store them for long instead of spending extra bucks to buy them from the market. We present you
Healthy Oatmeal Granola Bars
Ingredients:
Rolled oats 3 ½ cups
3 Ripe bananas
Pumpkin seeds ½ cup
Sunflower seeds ½ cup
Dried cranberries ½ cup
Unsweetened applesauce ⅔ cup
Ground cinnamon 1 tbsp
Ground flaxseed 2 tbsp
Preparation:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking tray with parchment paper. Take the bananas and mash them in a bowl, add applesauce and combine well. Now mix all the dry ingredients in another bowl, slowly stir into the banana mixture until well combined. Transfer into the baking dish and spread evenly, sprinkle some ground cinnamon on top, you can also add almonds. Bake for 30 minutes or until the bars are golden brown and starting to be separated from the tray, let it cool then cut into pieces and store in an airtight container.
Chocolate, Coconut and Date Bars
Ingredients:
Pitted dates 2 cups
Shredded coconut ¾ cup
Cacao powder ¾ cup
¼ cup cacao nibs
Agave syrup 2 tbsp
Kosher salt 1 tsp
Preparation:
Coat a baking tray with vegetable oil spray and line with parchment paper. In a food processor add the dates, cacao powder, shredded coconut, cacao nibs, agave syrup, kosher salt, and 2 tablespoons of water, process them until smooth, scrape downsides, and process again. Spread the mixture evenly on the baking tray, sprinkle some unsweetened shredded coconut on top, press lightly and freeze.
No-Bake Almond and Oat Bars
Ingredients:
Raw unsalted almonds 1 cup
Rolled oats 1 cup
Unsweetened shredded coconut ½ cup
12 pitted Medjool dates
Ground flaxseed 2 tbsp
Mini choco chips 3 tbsp
Almond extract ½ tsp
Coconut oil ¼ cup
Sea salt ¼ tsp
Preparation:
Line a square-shaped baking tray with parchment paper, spray some butter or vegetable oil. In a food processor, process the almonds, give it a few pulses to break down; add the oats, flaxseeds, shredded coconut, dates, and almond extract, now pulse again for about 30 seconds. Add 1 tbsp water, coconut oil, and sea salt and make a good mixture, add choco chips and mix with a spatula. Pour the mixture into the baking tray, spread the mixture evenly, sprinkle some shredded coconut, and press down using another parchment paper. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, cut into squares, and store in an airtight container.
Conclusion
So here were 3 best breakfast bars recipes that you can easily prepare at home. The first one is a baked recipe whereas the other two are non-bake recipes. You can store the bars in a container inside the refrigerator for up to one week, they are healthy, delicious, and can be eaten anytime.
