Morning Glory Breakfast Bars

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

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

Preparation
Nutritional Info
Comments (9)

Preparation

What You Need

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

Instructions

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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Nutritional Info

Per serving

Energy: 117 Calories
Protein: 4 g
Carbohydrate: 27 g
Fat: 1 g
Fibre: 4.2 g
Sodium: 143 mg

Top 5 nutrients provided by a serving of this recipe

Nutrient (% DV)*

Calcium: 9 % / 102 mg
Vitamin B12: 80 %
Vitamin B6: 56 %
Folate: 51 %
Magnesium: 20 %

* Note: The daily value (DV) is established by Health Canada and corresponds to the daily quantity recommended for each nutrient. The percentage of the daily value (% DV) indicates the proportion of the nutrient provided by a serving of the recipe, in comparison with the quantity recommended.

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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