Healthy Breakfast Bars With Jam

 
 

(Courtesy of Yummy Toddler Food)

Having easy breakfast or snack options on hand can make the days with kiddos so much easier. With wholesome ingredients and not a lot of added sugar, you can quickly bake up these Healthy Breakfast Bars to serve throughout the week. Perfect to pair with a smoothie!

*** Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days or freeze in a zip-top freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature or in the fridge. If you want them a little softer, serve them at room temperature rather than chilled.***

You Need: 

  • 2 cups rolled oats

  • 1/4 cup honey

  • 1/4 cup peanut butter (or Sunbutter if nut-free)

  • 1/4 cup whole wheat, white wheat or all-purpose flour (or a gluten-free flour blend)

  • 1/4 cup milk (dairy or nondairy)

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

  • 2/3 cup all-fruit jam (Tip: use “natural” or naturally sweetened jam or preserves so these don’t wind up with a lot of added sugar)

To Make:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line an 8x8-inch baking sheet with parchment paper, leaving a few inches overhang on two sides so you can easily lift the bars out when they’re cooled.

  2. Place the oats into the bowl of a food processor or blender and blitz to grind into a coarse flour. To make without a food processor, use instant oats instead of rolled oats and stir the batter together in a bowl. You may need to really press it to get it evenly mixed.

  3. Place the honey and peanut butter into a medium bowl and warm in the microwave for about 15 seconds.

  4. Add the oats and the remaining ingredients except the jam to the bowl with the peanut butter and honey and stir together. Use clean hands to bring the dough together as needed to form a thick, cookie dough-like texture. It will hold together when pressed between your fingers.

  5. Set aside ¾ cup of the batter.

  6. Place the remaining batter into the bottom of the prepared baking pan and press down evenly to cover.

  7. Spread the jam on top.

  8. Crumble the remaining dough over the jam and press down slightly.

  9. Bake for 22-24 minutes, remove from the oven, and let cool completely in the pan. (You can speed this up by sticking the pan into the fridge.

  10. Lift the bars out using the parchment paper and slice into bars.

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