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Seedy Oat and Flax Granola Bars

Packed with protein, fiber, and nutrients, these seedy oat and flax granola bars are chewy and delicious with the perfect amount of sweetness.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 24 Bars
Calories: 219 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 cups oats
  • 2 cups chopped nuts/seeds ((walnuts, almonds, pecans, pumpkin seeds, etc.))
  • 2 tablespoon Flax Seed
  • 2 tablespoon toasted wheat germ
  • 3 c large shredded wheat biscuits (or 2 squares)
  • 2 cups dried fruit ((cherries, dates, apricots, raisins, etc.))
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla
  • ⅔ cup honey
  • ⅔ cup chocolate chips

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Spray a 9×13 pan with non-stick spray and set aside.
  3. Spread oats, nuts, seeds and wheat germ on a cookie sheet and toast in the oven for 10 minutes, turning once half-way through. Set aside to cool.
  4. In a food processor, pulse the toasted oat mixture with the shredded wheat, salt, cinnamon and dried cherries until smooth.
  5. In a medium bowl, wisk eggs with vanilla and honey. Add the oat mixture and stir until combined.
  6. Stir in chocolate chips then pour mixture into pre-sprayed pan.
  7. Press on the granola mixture to flatten and bake for 25 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Notes

  • Tip: Refrigerate overnight then cut into bars using a pizza slicer. Wrap individually in plastic for easy grab-and-go breakfast or snack later in the day. Recipe adapted from Dr. Oz Show

Nutrition Information

Calories 219kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 29.8g (10%) Protein 4.3g (9%) Fat 9.7g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7.5g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 31mg (10%) Sodium 113mg (5%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 11.5g (23%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 219

% Daily Value*

Calories 219kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 29.8g 10%
Protein 4.3g 9%
Fat 9.7g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.5g 44%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 113mg 5%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 11.5g 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.