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Oatmeal Trail Mix Breakfast Bars Recipe

December 20, 2019 by Kelly 59 Comments

I am a serial breakfast skipper. Or should I say a “cereal” skipper?! Either way, I am not big on the meal. As I have been on a journey to live a healthier lifestyle, it seems breakfast is a must do. I have read article after article, and they are virtually all the same. You.Must.Eat.Breakfast. To be honest, the reasoning is pretty compelling. Seriously.

My Oatmeal Trail Mix Breakfast Bars Recipe is a kid friendly meal and a great recipe for picky eaters.

Here are just a few reasons to make sure you eat this important meal every day:

  • People who eat breakfast perform better, both physically and mentally.
  • People who eat breakfast have better skin.
  • People who eat breakfast have a higher metabolism.
  • People who eat breakfast eat fewer calories throughout the day.
  • People who eat breakfast maintain a healthier weight.
  • People who eat breakfast are less irritable.
  • People who eat breakfast lower their risk for serious health problems like heart disease, diabetes and stroke.

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Are you convinced? I know I am! No more serial (or cereal) breakfast skipper here any longer! I make sure I have at least a little something on my stomach before I start my day. Because Caitlin is in school, it is super important to be sure she eats before she enters that school. We don’t always have time for hot breakfast, so I will make a recipe you can make ahead and grab on your way out the door. One of our favorites is my Oatmeal Trail Mix Breakfast Bars Recipe.

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I love this recipe because it is something I can make ahead. This Oatmeal Trail Mix Breakfast Bars Recipe will keep for about 5 days in a tightly sealed container. I usually make a double batch on the weekend. I will freeze one and keep the other on the kitchen table. This way, everyone can just grab one when they are on the way out the door, or when then are coming in and want a snack.

When the container is empty, I can just take the other container our of the freezer and we are good to go. This will usually get us by until the next weekend, when I will make another couple of batches. And yes, they are that good! And now that I am not a serial (cereal) breakfast skipper, I always have something to eat. I cannot get enough of these amazing Oatmeal Trail Mix Breakfast Bars Recipe! You’re welcome!

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
  • 3 tablespoons ground flaxseed
  • 1 medium ripe banana, mashed
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 egg
  • 2 teaspoons butter, softened
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup old fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, toasted

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350°. Spray 8x8 pan with cooking spray.
  2. Mix flour, 1/2 cup oats, baking powder, baking soda, salt and flaxseeds in large bowl; set aside. Stir brown sugar, oil, honey, banana, vanilla and egg in medium bowl with fork until smooth.
  3. Add in walnuts and cranberries and stir into flour mixture until blended. Add mixture to your greased pan.
  4. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until top is golden and firm. Cool completely, about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  5. Heat chocolate chips and coconut oil in microwave for 30 seconds, until mixture is smooth. Drizzle over cooled mixture. Sprinkle toasted coconut.
  6. Cut into bars (4 rows by 4 rows)
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Are you a serial breakfast skipper? What do you eat for breakfast when you don’t feel like eating breakfast!?

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Comments

  1. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says

    October 12, 2016 at 3:54 pm

    I never miss breakfast. Ever. Even if I have to eat dry cereal out of a baggie in the car. If I skip breakfast, my day is totally shot.

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  2. Pam says

    October 12, 2016 at 4:12 pm

    I am not a big breakfast eater. However, having something on hand like these cereal bars always helps me eat in the morning.

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  3. Jennifer Van Huss says

    October 12, 2016 at 4:15 pm

    Those look delicious! I love breakfast!! I am always so hungry when I wake up! Most days I eat in the car on the way to work, so this would be a great recipe!

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  4. Reesa Lewandowski says

    October 12, 2016 at 4:48 pm

    These look just delicious! I could really use them in the morning. Nice and easy too!

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  5. Elizabeth Lampman says

    October 12, 2016 at 5:32 pm

    This is a breakfast I know my kids will love. I will have to try making some. They look delicious.

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  6. Tammi Roy says

    October 12, 2016 at 5:33 pm

    I am excited to try making this recipe. Mornings are always so rushed for us. This will be a great breakfast on the go.

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  7. Ann Bacciaglia says

    October 12, 2016 at 5:34 pm

    This recipe looks so delicious and easy to make. I will have to get the ingredients I need to make some this week.

    Reply
  8. Lisa Bristol says

    October 12, 2016 at 5:35 pm

    I am always looking for new breakfast ideas. This is a recipe I know my family will love.

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  9. gingermommyrants says

    October 12, 2016 at 6:25 pm

    I love using coconut oil in my recipes. These look really good. I will have to give this recipe a try.

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  10. Meagan says

    October 12, 2016 at 7:09 pm

    Yum! These look so tasty and filling! Love making breakfast bars from scratch! Such a great way to start the day.

    Reply
  11. Nancy @ whispered inspirations says

    October 12, 2016 at 7:26 pm

    Those look so delicious! I would so eat that everyday for breakfast! Great recipe!

    Reply
  12. Lori Vachon says

    October 12, 2016 at 7:38 pm

    These look like exactly the type of breakfast I would enjoy. I’m not a fan of eggs at all and am always on the lookout for tasty breakfast alternatives.

    Reply
  13. Brandy says

    October 12, 2016 at 8:12 pm

    Those look delicious! I would love to have those for breakfast sometime soon.

    Reply
  14. Catherine S says

    October 12, 2016 at 8:17 pm

    These breakfast bars look great. I have never been one to eat breakfast, but I would eat these bars.

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  15. Sarah says

    October 12, 2016 at 8:57 pm

    Those look so yummy! I’m so excited to try that recipie! I LOVE breakfast 🙂

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  16. Seattle Travel Blogger says

    October 12, 2016 at 9:09 pm

    It is good to know how important breakfast is;a few of us are trying to lose weight in my household and this information will help.

    Reply
  17. Amy Desrosiers says

    October 12, 2016 at 9:21 pm

    I love trail mix too so these bars would be great for our family. My kids are so picky and would probably love these.

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  18. Kim says

    October 12, 2016 at 9:23 pm

    The recipe looks like an awesome way to start the day and easy too! I love those flavor combos. Quick breakfast ideas are ideal for my family.

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  19. Tara says

    October 12, 2016 at 9:43 pm

    I try to eat breakfast every day but sometimes I get busy doing something and the next thing you know it’s lunch time. These breakfast bars are just what I need.

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  20. Stacie says

    October 12, 2016 at 9:45 pm

    I enjoy my breakfast in the morning. I will have to try your trail mix breakfast bars. They look really good.

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  21. Kathy says

    October 12, 2016 at 9:56 pm

    Those bars look really good. It’s so important to eat breakfast. Many skip it, and it’s not really good to do that. I’m always looking for new items to eat for breakfast.

    Reply
  22. Liz Mays says

    October 12, 2016 at 10:15 pm

    You make some good points. I go through phases where I eat breakfast. I need to stick to it!

    Reply
  23. Claudia Krusch says

    October 12, 2016 at 10:27 pm

    These look just delicious! I can’t wait to make them! So yummy!

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  24. Tania says

    October 12, 2016 at 10:33 pm

    These look great! I usually grab a bowl of cereal, because it’s quick and easy, but not nutritious. I need to get in a better habit. I’m going to try this recipe!

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  25. Dawn McAlexander says

    October 12, 2016 at 11:34 pm

    I have always said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. I always try to eat a good breakfast. I like to work in the early hours of the day, and that helps me to get into thinking mode.

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  26. Shannon Gurnee says

    October 12, 2016 at 11:55 pm

    This sounds like an amazing breakfast bar recipe. I would love to try making this sometime. Thanks for sharing.

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  27. kristi says

    October 13, 2016 at 8:31 am

    Breakfast is soooo important! I am going to pin this, they sound delicious! .

    Reply
  28. Jennifer says

    October 13, 2016 at 11:10 am

    My husband makes me eat breakfast every single day. He says that it is super important — I would rather have just coffee!

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  29. Jeanine says

    October 13, 2016 at 11:31 am

    Those bars look delicious! I am so busy in the morning i tend to forget to feed myself. I need to start making sure its a priority!

    Reply
  30. Marcie W. says

    October 13, 2016 at 12:20 pm

    I consider myself an extremely health conscious person, yet still struggle with eating breakfast. These homemade bars look delicious and full of yummy add-ins too!

    Reply
  31. Ourfamilyworld says

    October 13, 2016 at 12:32 pm

    Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! Some people take it for granted! This recipe sounds lovely!

    Reply
  32. Christy Garrett says

    October 13, 2016 at 3:46 pm

    I make it a point to eat breakfast. Oatmeal is one of my favorites too. These bars sound good, I should try them.

    Reply
  33. Kita Bryant says

    October 13, 2016 at 5:20 pm

    You’ve provided a thorough list and I seriously know I should eat breakfast because I need the energy throughout the day. However, I always feel queasy if I eat after waking up.

    Reply
  34. Theresa says

    October 13, 2016 at 8:07 pm

    I am not a big cereal eater, nor do I like to spend time cooking a hot meal in the mornings. These bars would be an awesome breakfast idea for me since I could make them ahead of time, then grab, eat and go in the mornings.

    Reply
  35. Lisa Joy Thompson says

    October 13, 2016 at 8:59 pm

    These trail mix bars look amazing! I bet our twins would love them too! We usually make eggs and smoothies for them every morning, but this would be a nice change and perfect for days when we’re running behind.

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  36. Amanda Love says

    October 13, 2016 at 9:09 pm

    I would rather skip lunch than skip breakfast, it’s really the most important meal of the day and it keeps me energized and productive! I find that I finish more work after eating breakfast which is why I never skip it.

    Reply
  37. mary says

    October 13, 2016 at 9:31 pm

    I admit it….I rarely eat breakfast. It’s usually coffee….. But this is an amazing recipe that you’ve inspired me to try!

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  38. Crystal says

    October 13, 2016 at 10:00 pm

    I try to eat breakfast every day. But mornings are tough! Glad to have yummy recipes like this one to make it easier to grab & go.

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  39. Annemarie LeBlanc says

    October 14, 2016 at 2:12 am

    Nutritious and delicious! I love breakfast bars. My family is always rushing out to someplace in the mornings and we do make sure we enjoy a stress free breakfast first before we head out the door. However, on days when we are all running late, these oatmeal trail mix breakfast bars would help jumpstart our day.

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  40. Lori Felix says

    October 14, 2016 at 3:31 pm

    Your Oatmeal Trail Mix Breakfast Bars look delicious. I would love to eat these for breakfast or a midday snack.

    Reply
  41. Kim says

    October 14, 2016 at 8:45 pm

    Oh I never ever miss breakfast – it’s the most important meal of the day and I’m trying to make sure I feed my son somerging with protein every mornong

    Reply
  42. Gabriel says

    October 14, 2016 at 9:06 pm

    Nothing like a great pun to rope us in to a great article.

    Reply
  43. Sara says

    October 15, 2016 at 8:02 am

    I skip breakfast way too often. I don’t have much of an appetite in the morning, but this breakfast bar recipe might entice me to rethink that position!

    Reply
  44. Chubskulit Rose says

    October 16, 2016 at 7:22 pm

    Rgese looks delicious and I would love to trey making it. I love making cooki-es with oatmeal, banana, raisins, and honey. THis I never tried yet.

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  45. The Cubicle Chick says

    October 17, 2016 at 11:43 am

    I bet these are yummy for breakfast and a quick snack on the go. Thanks for sharing the recipe. – Yolonda

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  46. christina aliperti says

    October 18, 2016 at 10:21 pm

    I am so bad at eating breakfast. These would definitely help, they look amazing!

    Reply
  47. Julie Wood says

    February 16, 2017 at 9:55 am

    I love to make these healthy Oatmeal trail mix bars. They look healthy and delicious! Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  48. Hannah C says

    February 26, 2017 at 9:06 pm

    I love trail mix bars. I especially love making them homemade. These look delicious.

    Reply
  49. mycraftingworld says

    July 15, 2017 at 6:15 am

    They sound so good. I need a snack in the late morning. I think this would do the trick too.

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  50. mycraftingworld says

    August 12, 2017 at 6:32 am

    I made these and added raisins. They are so good. Thank you for the recipe.

    Reply
  51. Randa says

    September 7, 2017 at 9:05 pm

    I need a quick grab and go breakfast like this. They sound yummy and I love that you can make a double batch and freeze half.

    Reply
  52. Jeanine says

    September 7, 2017 at 9:32 pm

    It’s so important to eat breakfast and even if you can’t have a meal or even cereal grabbing a healthy snack such as this can definitely help satisfy the hunger for a bit. I’d try these out!

    Reply
  53. Kristina says

    September 7, 2017 at 9:34 pm

    These look delicious! Perfect for a quick grab and go snack when you have a busy morning and no time to sit and eat.

    Reply
  54. krystal says

    September 7, 2017 at 10:44 pm

    Nice way to make breakfast ahead of time and grab a bar to go! YUm!

    Reply
  55. Cassie says

    September 8, 2017 at 3:52 am

    These look perfect for breakfast on the go! So tasty! Although I can’t relate to skipping breakfast – it’s my must have meal of the day!

    Reply
  56. reesa says

    September 8, 2017 at 11:14 am

    OH these look absolutely delicious!! I would love to make these! What a great way to start the day!

    Reply
  57. Tina Gleisner says

    September 9, 2017 at 1:33 pm

    I eat oatmeal with walnuts every morning. Wondering if these would be a good replacement for KIND bars … but wondering how dry they are as that’s why I don’t like most granola bars

    Reply
  58. mycraftingworld says

    January 4, 2018 at 3:29 pm

    I am trying to make most of my food so I know what is in it. This is perfect to start with. Thank you.

    Reply

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