Create Bake Make

Baking my way through Motherhood

0 items
Create Bake Make / Recipes / Breakfast / Breakfast Bars

Breakfast Bars

by Lauren Matheson 12 Comments

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

Don’t let the name fool you, although this recipe is called ‘Breakfast Bars’ (from the lovely Donna Hay), I dare you to try to resist these throughout the day!  Instead of making the muesli slab into bars, I cut it into small slices, which are perfect for morning tea.

I couldn’t resist adding to the original recipe, I used it as a starting point, and then added various ingredients we had in the pantry.  I added the honey as due to the extra ingredients I had added, I felt it needed a bit more help to bind together.

I LOVE these, and both of my big boys were also impressed.  Our toddler even swiped a piece whilst I was taking photos of the slice and I found him sitting back on the couch quite happy with himself.  After cutting the slice, there was a bit of leftovers on the baking paper – these were awesome mixed with vanilla yoghurt and strawberries!  I’m now thinking of even making this combination up as a muesli mix.

Enjoying afternoon tea

Enjoying afternoon tea

Breakfast Bars

Lauren
0 from 0 votes
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 50 mins
Course Slices
Servings 16

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup flaked almonds
  • 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 cup quinoa flakes
  • 2 tablespoons wheat germ
  • 2/3 cup plain whole-wheat flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons coconut
  • 2 tablespoons LSA mix
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1/4 cup pepitas
  • 1/4 cup honey/or honey substitute if you would prefer

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 160 degrees
  • Place oats, almonds, sunflower seeds, quinoa (and pepitas if using) on a tray lined with baking paper and bake for around 10 minutes until golden
  • Place the wheat germ, flour, baking powder, brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl and stir to combine (add coconut, LSA mix and chia seeds also if using)
  • Add the oil, egg, honey (if using) and vanilla and stir until smooth
  • Add the oat mixture and the cranberry/goji berry mixture and stir to combine
  • Spoon mixture into a slice tin lined with baking paper and push down using the back of a spoon. Bake in over for 25 - 30 minutes until golden brown.
  • Cool in tin for 10 minutes before turning onto a rack to cool further, then cut into bars/slices and enjoy!
Tried this recipe? Please leave a rating and tag me on Instagram! Mention @createbakemake or tag #createbakemake!

 

 

Breakfast Bars

 

Linking up with the Multitasking Mummy for Mummy Mondays

Comments

  2. floodproofmum says

    Hmmm I have some leftover cereal in the cupboard. I can see a creation coming up. Thanks for the inspiration.

    Reply

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating