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 dried apples, crunchy sunflower nuts, and the natural sweetness of brown sugar and honey, each bite is a burst of flavor that will satisfy your morning cravings.

What makes these breakfast bars even more appealing is that they cater to a variety of dietary preferences. They are vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free, making them an excellent choice for anyone looking to enjoy a guilt-free treat. Plus, they are ready in just 80 minutes, allowing you to whip up a batch and have them ready to go for the week ahead.

These bars are not only nutritious but also incredibly versatile. Enjoy them as a quick breakfast on the go, a mid-morning snack, or a sweet addition to your brunch spread. With only 132 calories per serving, you can indulge without the worry. So gather your ingredients and get ready to create a delightful and healthy breakfast option that everyone will love!

Ingredients

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

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%