High Fiber High Protein Breakfast Bars - A Nutritious and Delicious Start to Your Day

These homemade high fiber and high protein breakfast bars are the perfect way to start your day on a nutritious and delicious note. Packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, nuts, and seeds, these bars are a great source of fiber and protein, providing you with sustained energy and keeping you feeling full until lunchtime. Plus, they are easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste preferences. Make a batch of these bars and grab one on your way out the door for a convenient breakfast that will keep you fueled and satisfied.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1 cup nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, or pecans), chopped
• 1/2 cup seeds (such as pumpkin or sunflower seeds)
• 1/2 cup dried fruits (such as cranberries, raisins, or chopped dates)
• 1/2 cup nut butter (such as almond or peanut butter)
• 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1/4 cup protein powder
• 1/4 cup flaxseed meal
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, nuts, seeds, dried fruits, protein powder, flaxseed meal, cinnamon, and salt.
3. In a small saucepan, heat the nut butter and honey or maple syrup over low heat until melted and well combined. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl and stir until everything is evenly coated.
5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press it down firmly to create an even layer.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the bars are golden brown around the edges.
7. Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the dish before cutting them into bars or squares.
8. Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or refrigerate for longer shelf life.

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