Morning Glory Breakfast Bars

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Course Desserts & Sweets
Prep. Time 15 mins
Cooking Time 30 mins
Yields 16 bars

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The classic muffin flavour combination gets reinvented here with a nutrition boost in an easy-to-make bar.

Ingredients

2 cups (500 mL) bran cereal (All-Bran or 100% Bran)

1 1/2 cups (375 mL) shredded carrot (about 3)

1 cup (250 mL) Milk

3/4 cup (175 mL) drained canned crushed pineapple

1/2 cup (125 mL) plain yogurt (not fat-free)

1 1/2 cups (375 mL) whole wheat flour

2 tsp (10 mL) baking powder

1 tsp (5 mL) ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp (2 mL) each, baking soda and salt

1 egg

1/2 cup (125 mL) liquid honey

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Preparation

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 13 x 9-inch (3 L) metal baking pan with foil, leaving a 2-inch (5 cm) overhang at each end. Lightly butter foil.

In a bowl, combine bran cereal, carrot, Milk, pineapple and yogourt; let stand for 5 min. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Whisk egg and honey into Milk mixture. Pour over dry ingredients and stir just until moistened.

Spread into prepared pan, smoothing top. Bake for about 30 min or until a tester inserted in centre comes out clean. Let cool completely in pan on rack. Using foil overhang as handles, remove from pan and cut into bars.

Tips

Bars can be wrapped individually in plastic wrap then frozen in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature or in the microwave on Defrost (30%) for about 1 min per bar.

For the Adventurous: Sprinkle the top of the batter with 1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded sweetened coconut, chopped nuts, green pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds before baking.

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Raney
January 10th, 2013

Theresa, I would think you could try applesauce instead of pineapple but if you want more substance, put some other fruit in like cut up peaches.
Lehanne
January 10th, 2013

I haven't yet tried this with this recipe, but in regards to the pan used, when I bake I always use a glass pan lined with parchment paper. The parchment paper provides easy clean up, does not stick, plus helps the item I'm baking not burn too easily. I keep the oven temperature as the recipe says. The first time you do this, keep an eye on it but I bake alot and have been very successful using this method. Plus I would rather use parchment paper then tin foil to bake with. Hope this helps!
L Joffe
January 9th, 2013

I ,too, would like to know whether I can use a glass pan.
Arlene Moore
January 9th, 2013

No comment but what was your reply to Susan's question of Dec. 12th re substituting a glass pan for metal?
annette
January 9th, 2013

I'm concerned about the high sugar content, the exact amount is not given. But I would substitute out the pineapple with a mashed squash or pumpkin would be better. Then the honey would be the only sweetener!
THERESA
January 2nd, 2013

im allergic to pineapple. any suggestions to what i could substitute?
Charlotte
November 24th, 2012

Awesome Meal! could use some berries
Susan
December 12th, 2010

I don't have a tip - this is my first time trying this recipe. I don't have a 9x13 metal pan can I use a glass dish and turn down the temperature?
Jenny
February 27th, 2010

Tips from my friend Judy who shared this recipe with me:
Try 1/2 All Bran 1/2 rolled oats
Add cranberries, hemphearts, coconut, walnuts, raisins
Substitute maple syrup for honey if like
Jenny
February 27th, 2010

Tips from my friend Judy who shared this recipe with me:

Try 1/2 All Bran 1/2 oatmeal
Add cranberries, raisins, hemphearts, coconut, walnuts
Also substitute maple syrup for honey if you like

All of these are delicious!!
Marie
January 26th, 2010

If you want a bar with more protein add 2 scoops of protein powder. I added the chocolate flavour and it tasted fantastic.
SANDRA
January 19th, 2010

THE RECIPE WAS AMAZING AND WE ARE RAISIN LOVERS SO I ADDED LESS 1/2 THE AMT. OF PINEAPPLE AND A 1/2 CUP OF RAISINS....
Susan, CANADA
January 18th, 2010

to Verna and Susan---Hey girls, yogurt is in the ingredients and it does call for one half cup. Have a great day!!!
Verna
January 18th, 2010

There is no yogurt called for in the list of ingredients, only in the method?
Susan
January 18th, 2010

I believe the recipe should read 1/2 cup of plain yogourt.
Fiona
January 12th, 2010

Add Chocolate chunks and dried fruits to the dry mixture