Hazelnut Granola Breakfast Bars
• Press the mixture firmly to help bars hold together after baking. • Cooling fully before slicing improves texture and structure. • Store in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerate for firmer bars. Health Benefits: These bars provide fiber, healthy fats, and plant-based protein that support satiety and sustained energy. Oats and flaxseed support gut health and cholesterol management, while hazelnuts provide monounsaturated fats and antioxidants that support cardiovascular and metabolic health.
1 steps, about 43 minutes
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01Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking dish or loaf pan with parchment paper. 2. In a large bowl, combine oats, hazelnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flaxseed, cinnamon, and salt. 3. In a separate microwave-safe bowl or saucepan, warm peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and easy to stir. 4. Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients and mix until evenly combined. 5. Fold in chopped dark chocolate. 6. Press mixture firmly into the prepared baking dish. 7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until lightly golden around the edges. 8. Allow bars to cool completely before slicing into rectangles or squares.
• Press the mixture firmly to help bars hold together after baking. • Cooling fully before slicing improves texture and structure. • Store in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerate for firmer bars. Health Benefits: These bars provide fiber, healthy fats, and plant-based protein that support satiety and sustained energy. Oats and flaxseed support gut health and cholesterol management, while hazelnuts provide monounsaturated fats and antioxidants that support cardiovascular and metabolic health.
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