5 from 9 votes
Trail Mix Breakfast Bars
These bars are great for breakfast or snack and are ready in 25 minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
8
servings
Calories:
250 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup walnuts divided
- 1 banana peeled, medium ripe
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
- 1 egg room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
- 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup raisins or a mix of both, or cranberries
- 2 tablespoons Pepitas
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- Pulse ½ cup walnuts into small pieces in a food processor.
- In a large bowl, mash banana with a fork. Add maple syrup, coconut oil, egg and vanilla extract. Whisk until well incorporated. Add the pureed walnuts, oats, cinnamon, salt, baking powder and baking soda. Stir to combine. Fold in half of the chocolate chips, raisins and pepitas. Fold in 2 tablespoons of the walnuts.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Using a rubber spatula, smooth into an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips, raisins, walnuts and pepitas on top.
- Bake 15 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Remove from oven and cool slightly. Slice into small bars and enjoy!
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Notes
- STORAGE
- Store the bars at room temperature in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition Information
Calories
250kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
21mg
(7%)
Sodium
120mg
(5%)
Potassium
207mg
(4%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
50IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1.4mg
(2%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 250
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 250kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 120mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 207mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 50IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.