Very Cherry Walnut Breakfast Bars
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15 Mins
Prep Time
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18-20 Mins
Cook Time
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12
Servings
237 Calories
- 16g
Fat
- 29g
Carbs
- 7g
Protein
Diarrhea
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Walnuts, chopped
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1 ½ Cups Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
- ⅓ Cup Flour
- ½ Cup Ground Flax Meal
- 1 Tsp Baking Soda
- ½ Tsp Salt
- 1 Tsp Ground Cinnamon
- ½ Cup Almond Butter
- ¼ Cup Unsweetened Applesauce
- 2 Tbsp Honey
- ⅓ Cup Brown Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
- ½ Cup Dried Cherries
- *For an added treat, add ½ cup mini chocolate chips.
What You’ll Need
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Baking Sheet
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Parchment Paper
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2 Large Bowls
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Measuring Cups
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Measuring Spoons
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Rubber Scraper
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Spoon
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Mixer (Hand or Stand)
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Spatula
- Allergens:
- N Nuts
- G Gluten
- E Eggs
- View Substitutions
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NNuts:
Omit walnuts, substitute Sun Butter® for almond butter. Bars may turn green in color if using Sun Butter®. This is due to a chemical reaction between the Sun Butter® and the baking soda and does not affect taste.
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GGluten:
Use a cup-for-cup gluten-free flour alternative.
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EEggs:
Use a commercial egg replacer.
Instructions
1.
Wash Hands Wash hands with soap and water.
2.
Preheat Oven Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3.
Mix Ingredients In a large bowl, mix together the chopped walnuts, oats, flour, flax meal, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon until combined.
4.
Combine Ingredients In another large bowl, combine the almond butter, apple sauce, honey, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract. Once well-mixed, fold in the dried cherries and chocolate chips, if using.
5.
Blend Mix the dry ingredient into the almond butter mixture. For easier blending, use a hand mixer or a stand mixer.
6.
Shape Dough Place dough on the prepared baking sheet and mold into a 1-inch thick rectangle.
7.
Bake Bake in pre-heated oven for 18-20 minutes or until cooked through. Remove from oven and allow to cool before cutting into bars and eating.
8.
Wash Hands Wash hands with soap and water.
Nourishment Notes
Oats are rich in water-absorbing soluble fiber. This type of fiber can be especially beneficial for diarrhea, as it absorbs excess water in the bowel, potentially providing diarrhea relief.
Fatigue Buster
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Walnuts
Buy pre-chopped walnuts to avoid chopping.
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Stand Mixer
Mix heavy dough in a stand mixer.
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