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Health & Fitness

Recipe: Healthy Breakfast Bars

Need a healthy alternative for breakfast on the go? Try these homemade breakfast bars packed with flax, whole grains and antioxidant rich berries.

Who couldn't use a few extra minutes in the morning? Rather than resort to boxed breakfast bars to fuel your family on busy mornings, try these make-ahead nutritious breakfast bars made from whole wheat, flax meal and lots of antioxidant rich berries.

Out of the Box Food Breakfast Bars

SERVES: Makes 16, 2"x3" bars

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TIME: Prep- 15 min  Cook - 35-40 min

SUPPLIES:  9" x 13" baking pan, medium sauce pan, parchment paper, plastic wrap

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INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 C whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 C bread flour
  • 1/2 C flaxseed meal
  • 1/3 C oat bran (optional for a "heartier" bar)
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 3/4 C butter, softened (1 1/2 sticks)
  • 1/2 C unsweetened apple sauce
  • 1/2 C brown sugar (lightly scooped, not packed)
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 whole egg
  • 1 egg divided
  • 24 oz frozen fruit (strawberries, blueberries, etc.)
  • 2-4 tbsp cornstarch

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