Breakfast Bars

Written By Sarah Gray

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Mornings can be a bit chaotic, and a quick grab-and-go breakfast is just what you need to start your day off right. Traditional breakfast bars often contain a plethora of inflammatory ingredients and low fiber content, making them a less-than-ideal choice for sustaining you with lasting energy and feeling your best.

The fermentation process and nutritional qualities of sourdough starter make it a standout ingredient. Sourdough starter contains probiotics, and when combined with fiber-rich foods like nuts, seeds, and rolled oats, it creates a bar that is excellent for the microbiome! One of the health benefits of this bar is its ability to regulate blood glucose levels. This is attributed to the fermentation process of the sourdough starter and the presence of fiber. The lower glycemic index and slower absorption contribute to a more stable blood glucose response.

Healthful insight: Blood sugar control is a common issue in the United States, largely due to a diet low in complex carbohydrates and fiber. Viscous fiber, which is found in oats, slows the rate at which glucose enters the bloodstream.

Healthful info: Gluten is a protein found in oats!

Recipe

Breakfast Bar Recipe Breakdown

Ingredients:

  • 160-170g unfed sourdough starter, 3tbsp (~30g) coconut oil, 1/4cup almonds, 1/4cup pumpkin seeds, 100g rolled oats

  • toppings (not counted in nutrition facts): strawberry jelly, natural peanut butter

Alternative Ingredients:

  • sourdough starter for plain sugar-free yogurt

Equipment:

  • 1 bowl, knife, 1/4 measuring cup, pot, scale (optional), cutting board, 8x8 baking dish

Total Yield: 14 servings

Serving Size: 1 bar

Total Time: 40 - 45 minutes

  • Prep: 10 minutes

  • Cook: 30 - 35 minutes

Directions

1. Combine Ingredients

  • Roughly chop nuts and seeds

  • Combine all ingredients

2. Prepare to Bake

  • Coat a 8x8 baking dish with oil

  • Evenly spread the breakfast bar mixture to cover the entire bottom of the baking dish

4. Bake

  • Bake 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 - 35 minutes until the edges are browning

5. Toppings

  • Spread desired toppings on the top. I first thinly spread about a 1/2 cup jam, and followed up with about a 1/2 cup of peanut butter worth drizzle

6. Freeze

  • Freeze for around 24hr

7. Enjoy

  • Once the bars are out of the baking dish, cut into 14 equal bars (straight down the middle and 6 cuts on each side)

  • Congratulations of getting to this point; you just made the most delicious nutritious breakfast bars! Enjoy!

Note: Homemade food doesn’t contain preservatives meaning that your food has a shorter life, consume and enjoy in a timely manner!

Sarah Gray