Healthy Oat and Apricot Breakfast Bars 🌟
Recipe Overview:
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Prep Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 8 bars
- Calories per Serving: 177
- Fat Content: 3.7g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 4mg
- Sodium Content: 90.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 32.4g
- Fiber Content: 3g
- Sugar Content: 17g
- Protein Content: 5.5g
Description:
These oat and apricot breakfast bars are not only delicious but also a fantastic choice for a good-for-you breakfast or snack on the go. They’re quick to prepare, and you can even double or triple the recipe, freeze the bars individually, and enjoy them whenever you need a nutritious pick-me-up during your busy day!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup quick oats
- 15 dried apricots, chopped
- 2 tbsp sunflower seeds
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup fat-free egg substitute
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) to ensure it’s ready when you need it.
- Prepare Baking Pan: Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray, ensuring that the bars won’t stick after baking.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking powder, brown sugar, oats, chopped apricots, and sunflower seeds until well combined. This mixture forms the base of your nutritious bars.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter and fat-free egg substitute until smooth and well incorporated.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Quickly mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until you have a cohesive dough. Be careful not to overmix; you want the ingredients to just come together.
- Transfer to Pan: Spoon the dough into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly and smoothing the top with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the bars are firm to the touch and lightly golden brown on top.
- Cool: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into 8 rectangular bars. This ensures that they hold their shape well.
- Serve: Enjoy these delicious and nutritious oat and apricot breakfast bars any time of day! They’re perfect for breakfast, snacks, or even dessert.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 177
- Total Fat: 3.7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2g
- Cholesterol: 4mg
- Sodium: 90.4mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 32.4g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 17g
- Protein: 5.5g
These bars pack a nutritious punch with whole grains, fruit, and seeds, making them a wholesome choice for any meal or snacktime. Plus, they’re so easy to make and customize to your taste preferences. Give them a try and elevate your breakfast game with these healthy and satisfying oat and apricot bars! 🥣🌞
