Whether you’re leaving the house or not, breakfast can sometimes be easily overlooked.
Not everyone has the luxury of sitting down for a freshly cooked plate of eggs or bowl of baked oats every morning, we totally get that. Some days it’s hard to even get a cup of coffee in between the calls, meetings, and emails — especially if you still have a commute to factor in as well.
That’s why these delicious grab-n-go breakfast bars from Niall Kirkland are a game-changer. Simply make up a batch on Sunday night (or whenever you have a spare hour in the week) and you’ll be set with 16 fruity raspberry and oat treats to keep you fuelled the whole week through.
Made with natural ingredients, they provide a healthy dose of carbs so that you have the energy to start your day right and face that to-do list. They’re also great to have around for a midday pick-me-up or pre-workout boost.
Makes 16 bars
Ingredients
Dry:
- 300g rolled oats
- 75g coconut sugar
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. cinnamon
- 30g chopped almonds
Wet:
- 2 eggs
- 1 banana (mashed)
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 125ml milk
To decorate:
- Handful chopped almonds
- 1 tbsp. chia seeds
- 50g raspberries (chopped)
Method
- Preheat oven to 175°C/ 350°F.
- Add all dry ingredients to a large bowl and mix together until fully combined.
- In another bowl, mix together all the wet ingredients until fully combined, then add wet mixture to dry mixture and stir thoroughly.
- Transfer to a lined 8x8” baking tray and flatten using a spatula.
- Decorate the top with chopped almonds, chia seeds, and raspberries, then bake for 30 minutes.
- Once baked, remove and leave to cool before slicing into 16 bars.
After more breakfast recipes? Try these:
Frozen Protein Pancake Cubes
Pistachio-Filled Protein Croissant
Lauren is a recipe writer and English Literature graduate who firmly believes in a balanced approach to fitness. She has always been a keen swimmer and, in recent years, has discovered the benefits of weight training and hot yoga. When she's not in the gym, you'll find her cooking up new recipes or enjoying brunch with her friends, having moved on from her student days of living on pasta.
