Description
Hearty Muesli Breakfast Bars deliver a wholesome morning delight packed with nutritious oats, nuts, and seeds. Quick-energy fuel satisfies morning hunger while providing balanced nutrition for busy people seeking delicious wellness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups muesli (or 2 cups quick oats + 1 cup jumbo oats)
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) coconut blossom syrup (or honey if not vegan)
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) peanut butter
Binding and Flavor Enhancers:
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Optional Add-ins:
- ¼ cup (40 grams) pistachios
- ¼ cup (40 grams) dried cranberries
Instructions
- Thoroughly combine rolled oats, nuts, seeds, dried fruits, and honey in a spacious mixing vessel, ensuring all components are evenly distributed and create a cohesive, tacky consistency.
- Transfer the fragrant mixture into a parchment-lined rectangular baking dish, using a flexible spatula to compress and level the contents uniformly, eliminating any air pockets.
- Gently press the mixture into the pan, applying consistent pressure to create a compact, smooth surface that will hold together when sliced.
- Chill the prepared mixture in the refrigerator for approximately 30-45 minutes, allowing the natural binding agents to solidify and create structural integrity.
- Remove from the refrigerator and slice into precise rectangular segments or manageable bite-sized portions using a sharp knife with a clean, smooth motion.
- Store the crafted breakfast bars in an airtight container within the refrigerator for optimal texture and freshness, maintaining their structural stability and preventing moisture absorption.
- For extended preservation, wrap individual bars in wax paper or plastic film before placing in the freezer, ensuring convenient grab-and-go accessibility and maintaining nutritional quality.
Notes
- Swap out oats for quinoa flakes to make these bars completely gluten-free, perfect for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Add a sprinkle of chia or flax seeds for an extra protein and omega-3 boost, enhancing the nutritional profile of your breakfast bars.
- Use honey or maple syrup alternatives like agave nectar or date syrup for vegans wanting a plant-based binding agent.
- Experiment with
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: Swiss
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg