Creating Mediterranean diet breakfast bars that are both nutritious and convenient for eating on the move is a fantastic idea!
Here are four recipes for delicious and satisfying breakfast bars that embrace the principles of the Mediterranean diet:
Almond and Fig Breakfast Bars:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almonds, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried figs, chopped
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix together the oats, almonds, dried figs, cinnamon, and salt.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the honey/maple syrup, almond butter, and olive oil until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
Press the mixture firmly into the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Let the bars cool completely before slicing into squares or bars.
Apricot and Walnut Breakfast Bars:
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the oats, walnuts, dried apricots, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey/maple syrup, tahini, olive oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and mix until evenly coated.
Press the mixture firmly into the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting into squares or bars.
Cherry and Coconut Breakfast Bars:
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix together the oats, dried cherries, shredded coconut, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey/maple syrup, melted coconut oil, almond butter, and almond extract until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until well combined.
Press the mixture firmly into the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing into squares or bars.
Date and Pistachio Breakfast Bars:
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup pistachios, chopped
- 1/2 cup dates, chopped
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the oats, pistachios, dates, cardamom, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey/maple syrup, tahini, olive oil until well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and mix until evenly coated.
Press the mixture firmly into the prepared baking dish.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting into squares or bars.
These breakfast bars are not only delicious but also packed with wholesome ingredients that align with the principles of the Mediterranean diet.
They’re perfect for busy mornings or as a convenient snack when you’re on the move!