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Healthy Breakfast Cereal Bars

These chewy, homemade cereal bars are perfect for busy mornings or post-workout snacks, made with wholesome ingredients and customizable options.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups rolled oats Old-fashioned rolled oats are best for structure.
  • 1 cup nut butter Choose almond, peanut, or cashew for best results.
  • ½ cup honey or maple syrup Acts as a sweet binder.
  • ½ cup dried fruit Raisins, cranberries, or chopped apricots.
  • ½ cup nuts or seeds Use almonds, walnuts, or sunflower seeds.
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract Enhances sweetness.
  • ¼ tsp salt Balances sweetness.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together rolled oats, nut butter, honey, dried fruits, nuts, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined.
  3. Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until lightly golden.
  2. Allow to cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
Storage
  1. Store in an airtight container.

Notes

These bars are forgiving, so small swaps are fine. They can be frozen for 3 months or refrigerated up to 2 weeks.