Start your morning off right with these yummy No Bake Breakfast Bars. Full of whole ingredients like nut butter, oats, and flax seed.

No Bake Chocolate Oat Bars

If there is anything as a mom that I know to be true, it’s that the morning sets the tone for the whole rest of the day. Well, that and, it’s all about the snacks.

But truly, if my morning (and therefore my family’s morning) gets off on the wrong foot, it can lead to bad attitudes from everyone. And as we all know, mom’s mood affects the whole household.

So how do I make sure the day is running smoothly from the moment the alarm goes off?

I grab a few moments to myself, first thing in the morning. So helpful and necessary.

I grab a yummy breakfast bar from the fridge (they’re best cold), a big glass of water, and get on with my morning.

I love these no-bake bars because you can make them– in minutes!– over the weekend, and enjoy tasty, wholesome bars for breakfast or snacks throughout the day. I’ve learned that it’s so important to get some breakfast before the day gets rolling. It makes such a huge difference.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE THESE NO BAKE PEANUT BUTTER BARS:

INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKING THESE NO BAKE PEANUT BUTTER BARS:

1. Heat a pot to medium heat.
2. Add chocolate chips thru flax seed to a bowl, mix together.
3. Prepare a 8″ x 8″ pan with waxed paper.
4. Heat nut butter, honey, and coconut oil in pan, stirring constantly until melted and blended.
5. Pour hot mixture into bowl with dry ingredients, stir until combined.
6. Pour into prepared pan, chill in fridge for 30 mins- 1 hour.
7. Cut into squares, keep leftovers in fridge for up to 1 week.

To make these bars, simply heat up peanut butter (or any nut butter) in a pot with coconut oil and honey. Once it’s all melted, pour into a bowl of the dry ingredients, and mix together.

Add to a 8″ x8″ prepared pan and allow to cool. Super yummy with coffee or tea in the morning!

handy tools to make these no bake chocolate oat bars:

• 8×8 pan – nonstick, heavy duty, easy to clean
• glass bowls – nesting for minimal storage space, multiple sizes, dishwasher and microwave safe

FAQs

How do you get granola bars to stick together?

I find most homemade bars either suffer from being too dry by overbaking or by not having enough of a binder that gives the bar moisture and flavor. I always use brown rice syrup or honey as a binder, no butter. And, I refrigerate the bars, covered with plastic wrap,to keep them moist.

Are breakfast bars healthy?

Some are healthy and some are not. You really just need to look into how much sugar they contain.

Is it good to have a protein bar for breakfast?

Just a protein bar isn’t really the best way to start your day. You definitely need to start your day with a balanced breakfast. A balanced breakfast contains lean protein, fiber, complex carbohydrates, and a little bit of fat.

Love a quick & easy breakfast? Try these 3-Ingredient Breakfast Biscuits!