How to Make Almond Chia Breakfast Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a healthy and delicious breakfast option that you can grab on the go? These Almond Chia Breakfast Bars are the perfect solution! Packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats, these bars will keep you full and satisfied all morning long. Plus, they are easy to make and can be customized with your favorite nuts, seeds, and dried fruits.

These bars are not only a convenient breakfast option, but they also make a great snack or even a light dessert. They are gluten-free, dairy...

Read more Snack recipes

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water, divided
  • 2 cups chopped almonds
  • 1 pinch salt
  • cooking spray
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅔ cup chocolate chips
  • ⅔ cup olive oil
  • ⅔ 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

Information

  • 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

  • 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.
  • Blend drained almonds and 2 cups water together in a blender until smooth, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 11x15-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • 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.
  • 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

    248 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Sodium: 215mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 9g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 59mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 131mg