Blueberry Breakfast Bars Recipe

blueberry breakfast bars recipe
Do you feel rushed in the morning? Prepare these delicious bars ahead of time, and take your breakfast on the go. These bars also make a great trail snack.

Overview


Total time:  45 M 

Servings:  15

Calories:  160


Ingredients

  • 1 ripe banana
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup low-fat plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 2 tbsp. coconut oil melted
  • 0.66 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats divided
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 0.66 cup pecans
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries

Nutritional Information

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 29mg
  • Sodium: 117mg
  • Carbohydrates: 23g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Protein: 4g

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Add banana, eggs, yogurt, applesauce, oil, brown sugar, and vanilla to jar. Secure lid and select "Batter."
  3. Add whole wheat flour, ¾ cup rolled oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and pecans to jar. Secure lid and press "Pulse" 4–6 times or until dry ingredients are incorporated. Fold in blueberries.
  4. Pour batter into greased 9-inch-x-13-inch baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining ¼ cup rolled oats. 
  5. Bake for 3035 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely.
  6. Remove from pan, and cut into 15 bars. Bars can be individually wrapped and stored for 3 days or frozen for 3 weeks.



64 comments


  • quekat

    I’d like to know if I can add whey protein to this recipe to increase the protein amount. Does whey cook well?


  • mezalkb

    I’m allergic to banana, wonder if applesauce will work.


  • Heather

    Is there anything I could use instead of the coconut oil? My daughter can’t have coconut…


  • Rachel

    I am too! I usually sub pumpkin with banana stuff


  • pmcfarland

    i wonder if honey in place of the sugar would work to reduce processed sugar.


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