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Breakfast · Cookies and Bars · Health

No Bake Energy Cups

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Peanut butter, oat and chocolate are a winning combination and I love having these in the frig for a quick snack or healthier dessert. I’ve made similar cups or bites but never with chocolate topping. Yum! I forgot to add the flaky sea salt, which would have been delicious, but I enjoyed them nonetheless.

No Bake Energy Cups

INGREDIENTS:
  • 1 3/4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 3/4 cup crunchy natural peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened almond milk (I used regular milk)
  • 3 T. chia seeds
  • 2 tsp. honey
  • 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (53% cacao)
  • 1 T. unrefined coconut oil
  • 3/4 tsp. flaky sea salt (I forgot this step!)
DIRECTIONS:
  1. Line the cups of a 24 cup mini muffin tin with silicone or paper liners.
  2. Combine the oats, peanut butter, almond milk, chia seeds, honey, vanilla and salt in a large bowl; stir to mix well. Divide the mixture among the prepared cups, about 1 heaping tablespoon each; firmly press the mixture into the cup bottoms.
  3. Combine chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high until the oil is melted and the chocolate chips have softened, 45 to 60 seconds. Stir until the chocolate chips are completely melted and incorporated into the oil.
  4. Spoon a scant teaspoon of the melted chocolate mixture over the oat mixture in each cup, spreading to cover the entire surface. Refrigerate, uncovered, until the chocolate layer is beginning to set (the surface will begin to lose its shine and become dull) 10-15 minutes. Sprinkle with the flaky sea salt; refrigerate, uncovered, until chilled and the layers are fully set, about 1 hour.

Recipe from EatingWell

Maple Pumpkin Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
Breakfast · Cookies and Bars · Health · Holidays · New Favorite

Maple Pumpkin Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

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Breakfast oatmeal in a bar or cake form is my favorite.  Most of this year I’ve been eating my Breakfast Oatmeal Bars, but a favorite fall flavor of pumpkin and maple is calling my name.  Daughter, Megan, told me about these bars and made a batch for me a few weeks ago.  They are absolutely delicious and the original recipe was posted by IowaGirlEats,  a website my girls and I love!

Since I didn’t have Pumpkin Spice, I made my own from a recipe on Taste of Home.

I like my breakfast bar with a dollop of Greek yogurt and fresh fruit on the side with hot coffee! It doesn’t hurt to warm the Breakfast Bar for a few seconds in the microwave, either.  Healthy and delicious breakfast!

Maple Pumpkin Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

2-1/2 cups gluten-free old fashioned oats, divided
1 cup milk, any kind (I used unsweetened almond milk)
1/2 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
1/2 cup pure maple syrup (not pancake syrup)
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 Tablespoons chia seeds
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup pecan halves, roughly chopped (optional)

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees then spray an 8×8″ baking pan with nonstick spray and set aside.
  • Add 1 cup old fashioned oats to a food processor or blender then process until oats have turned into flour. Set aside. (Alternatively you could use a scant cup oat flour.)
  • Add milk, pumpkin puree, maple syrup, coconut oil, egg, and vanilla to a large bowl then whisk to combine. Add remaining 1-1/2 cups oats, oat flour, chia seeds, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, and salt then stir to combine. Fold in chopped pecans then pour batter into prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center has set. Check on the bars at the 25 minute mark – if the edges are browning too quickly, place a piece of foil on top of the baking pan. Cool before slicing into bars then store in the refrigerator, or individually wrap bars in saran wrap and freeze.

Recipe from Iowa Girl Eats

Maple Pumpkin Oatmeal Breakfast Bars