Almond Chia Breakfast Bars

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Almond meal bars are a healthy addition to breakfast or use as a snack between meals.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs 10 mins
Total Time:
8 hrs 55 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
24 bars
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups water, divided

  • 2 cups chopped almonds

  • 1 pinch salt

  • cooking spray

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

  • cup chocolate chips

  • cup olive oil

  • cup chia seeds

  • ½ cup honey

  • ½ cup powdered peanut butter (such as PB2®)

  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

  • 2 teaspoons salt

Directions

  1. Combine 2 cup water, almonds, and 1 pinch salt together in a bowl; let sit for 8 hours to overnight. Drain and rinse 2 times.

  2. Blend drained almonds and 2 cups water together in a blender until smooth, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.

  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 11x15-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

  4. Mix flour, chocolate chips, olive oil, chia seeds, honey, powdered peanut butter, cinnamon, vanilla extract, and 2 teaspoons salt into almond mixture until dough is evenly combined. Transfer dough to the prepared baking dish, leveling dough with a fork or spatula.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until cooked through and lightly browned, 30 to 40 minutes. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

248 Calories
15g Fat
26g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 248
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g 19%
Saturated Fat 2g 11%
Sodium 215mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 26g 9%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 6g 11%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 59mg 5%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 131mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.