Power Breakfast Bars

I like to have ready made easy and healthy breakfast options available. These no-sugar added power breakfast bars last all week and are a great staple item in the galley. (You can add sugar if you like a sweeter taste, but I prefer no sugar)

No-Sugar Added Muesli, Applesauce, and Pumpkin Breakfast Bars

Dry Ingredients:

• 1 cup Oat Bran
• 1 cup Oat Flour
• 1 cup muesli
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
• 1tsp Baking Powder

Wet Ingredients:

• 1 mashed banana
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
• 1 cottage cheese cup with pineapple fruit
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 c Milk
• 1 egg
• 1/4 c oil

Fold In:

• Optional No sugar added Cinnamon Apple Granola
• 1 cup frozen blueberries, or use cup of canned fruit chopped
• 1/4 cup chia seeds

Instructions:

• Preheat Oven:
  Preheat your oven to 400°F (175°C). Line an 9×11 inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
• Mix Ingredients:
  In a large mixing bowl, combine dry ingredients in one bowl, and wet ingredients in another bowl. Combine and stir until all the ingredients are well combined.Fold in Blueberries and Chia seeds as last step.
• Transfer to Baking Dish:
  Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to spread the mixture evenly and press it down firmly.
• Bake:
  Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is set.
• Cool and Slice:
  Remove the dish from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, lift the bars out of the dish using the parchment paper (if used) and slice into squares or bars.
• Store:
  Store the breakfast bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Enjoy your healthy(ish), no-sugar added breakfast bars as a convenient and nutritious start to your day! I also really like these for an afternoon power snack, or an evening sweet treat. Enjoy!