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Cherry Breakfast Bars

Sweet Cherry Breakfast Bars: Your New Morning Obsession

Delight in these Cherry Breakfast Bars that combine seasonal fruit with simplicity, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups Rolled Oats quick oats can be used for a softer texture
  • 1 cup Flour all-purpose or gluten-free flour
  • 0.5 cup Light Brown Sugar coconut sugar is a lower-glycemic substitute
  • 0.5 cup Chopped Almonds replace with walnuts or pecans if desired
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda ensure it’s fresh for best results
  • 0.25 tsp Salt use sea salt for a gourmet touch
  • 0.5 cup Coconut Oil unsalted butter or applesauce can be swapped in
For the Cherry Filling
  • 2 cups Northwest Sweet Cherries substitute with seasonal fruits like blueberries or plums
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon Juice lime juice works well as an alternative
  • 0.25 cup Maple Syrup honey or agave syrup are good alternatives
  • 1 Tbsp Cornstarch arrowroot powder or all-purpose flour can also be used

Equipment

  • 8-inch square baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while you prepare your baking dish.
  2. Grab an 8-inch square baking dish and line it with parchment paper, lightly greasing it with coconut oil.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, light brown sugar, chopped almonds, baking soda, and salt. Mix thoroughly.
  4. Pour melted coconut oil over the oat mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
  5. In another bowl, mix the pitted and chopped Northwest cherries with lemon juice, maple syrup, and cornstarch until well combined.
  6. Set aside 1 cup of the oat mixture for the topping, then press the remaining mixture firmly into the bottom of your prepared baking dish.
  7. Spread the cherry filling evenly over the pressed oat base, then crumble the reserved oat mixture on top.
  8. Place the assembled bars in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
  9. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 40IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.6mg

Notes

Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing to maintain their shape and prevent crumbling.

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