No-Bake Apple Breakfast Bars

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Health score
11%
No-Bake Apple Breakfast Bars
80 min.
16
132kcal

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Start your day on a delicious note with these No-Bake Apple Breakfast Bars! Perfect for busy mornings or leisurely brunches, these bars are not only easy to make but also packed with wholesome ingredients that will keep you energized throughout the day. With a delightful combination of Fiber Honey Clusters® cereal, roasted sunflower nuts, and sweet dried apple slices, each bite offers a satisfying crunch and a burst of flavor.

What makes these breakfast bars even more appealing is their versatility. They are vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free, making them suitable for a variety of dietary preferences. Whether you're looking for a quick grab-and-go option or a tasty treat to share with friends, these bars fit the bill perfectly. Plus, they are naturally sweetened with brown sugar and corn syrup or honey, ensuring a guilt-free indulgence.

In just 80 minutes, you can whip up a batch that serves 16 people, making them ideal for family gatherings or meal prep for the week ahead. The warm aroma of cinnamon and apples wafting through your kitchen will have everyone eagerly anticipating a taste. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a delightful breakfast option that everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • cups corn flakes/bran flakes fiber honey clusters®
  • 0.3 cup sunflower seeds 
  • 0.5 cup plus 
  • 0.3 cup brown sugar packed
  • cup apples dried coarsely chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • 0.5 cup peanut butter 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • wooden spoon
  • ziploc bags
  • rolling pin
  • meat tenderizer

Directions

  1. Butter bottom and sides of 8-inch square pan, or spray with cooking spray.
  2. Place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and slightly crush with rolling pin or meat mallet (or slightly crush in food processor).
  3. In large bowl, mix cereal and sunflower nuts; set aside.
  4. In 3-quart saucepan, heat corn syrup, brown sugar, apples and cinnamon just to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.
  5. Remove from heat; stir in peanut butter.
  6. Pour over cereal mixture; stir gently until evenly coated.
  7. Press mixture evenly into pan with back of wooden spoon. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until set. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Calories132kcal
Protein8.37%
Fat33.61%
Carbs58.02%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.14
Glycemic Load
5.46
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
7.1421739808891%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.12mg
Catechin
0.1mg
Epigallocatechin
0.02mg
Epicatechin
0.59mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.31mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:132.4kcal
6.62%
Fat:5.39g
8.29%
Saturated Fat:0.94g
5.87%
Carbohydrates:20.94g
6.98%
Net Carbohydrates:18.78g
6.83%
Sugar:14.63g
16.25%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:82.93mg
3.61%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.02g
6.04%
Manganese:0.44mg
22.12%
Folate:61.98µg
15.5%
Iron:2.39mg
13.27%
Vitamin B3:2.51mg
12.56%
Vitamin E:1.54mg
10.29%
Vitamin B1:0.15mg
9.82%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
9.81%
Magnesium:38.45mg
9.61%
Fiber:2.16g
8.64%
Selenium:5.5µg
7.85%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.64%
Phosphorus:75.86mg
7.59%
Vitamin B12:0.38µg
6.25%
Copper:0.11mg
5.65%
Zinc:0.74mg
4.91%
Vitamin A:192.95IU
3.86%
Potassium:112.26mg
3.21%
Vitamin B5:0.18mg
1.84%
Vitamin D:0.25µg
1.65%
Calcium:14.22mg
1.42%