Boost your energy with our healthy cereal bars
Squad Nutrition
Today, we're focusing on your favorites: healthy cereal bars!
Convenient, quick, healthy, and full of energy, they're perfect for you. Homemade cereal bars are not only delicious, but they also provide essential nutrients to support your athletic performance. Plus, they're super convenient to take with you on your busy days. In this article, we'll show you how to make delicious, healthy cereal bars with a simple recipe that can be adapted to your tastes. We'll also give you tips for customizing and storing your bars so you can fully enjoy their benefits. Let's get started!
The benefits of healthy cereal bars
Healthy cereal bars are a real asset for you as an athlete! They provide a good balance of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats to boost your performance and help you recover faster. With quality ingredients like whole grains, nuts, seeds, and dried fruits, these bars give you long-lasting energy and essential nutrients for your workouts. Plus, they're convenient to take on the go, making them perfect for those days when you're in a rush. Making your own bars allows you to choose your favorite flavors and control the ingredients. Incorporate them into your diet to keep your energy stable and achieve your fitness goals!
Our recipe for healthy cereal bars
Ingredients
- 200 g of oat flakes
- 150 g of compote of your choice
- 100 g of oilseeds
- 150 g dark chocolate
- 50g dark chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp agave syrup
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
Preparation
Preparation time: 45 min
Cooking time: 30 min
- Prepare the ingredients:
- Mix the oat flakes and the compote in a salad bowl.
- Add the chocolate chips, agave syrup, and maple syrup.
- Incorporate the nuts:
- Cut them roughly.
- Add them to the previous mixture.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- Spread the mixture into rectangular molds. If you don't have any, pour the mixture into any mold, then cut your cereal bars later.
- Bake for 30 minutes at 180°C.
- Remove the bars from the oven and let them cool before unmolding.
- Prepare the chocolate for the topping:
- Melt the dark chocolate in a bain-marie.
- Set it aside for a few minutes to let the temperature drop.
- Coat your cereal bars:
- Dip the cereal bars into the melted chocolate.
- Place them upside down on a sheet of baking paper.
- Place the healthy cereal bars in the refrigerator or freezer for 5 minutes to help the chocolate harden faster.
Our little tips for your healthy cereal bars
Here are some tips and variations to help you personalize your healthy cereal bars and keep them fresh for as long as possible:
Spice up your healthy cereal bars however you like!
Have fun varying the flavors by adding different nuts or nuts like pecans, almonds, or hazelnuts. Also try incorporating superfoods like chia seeds, goji berries, or flax seeds for an extra nutritional boost.
You can also change the type of compote to modify the flavor of your bars: vary between apple compote, pear compote, banana compote or whatever you like!
Keep your healthy cereal bars
To keep your healthy cereal bars fresh for longer, wrap them individually in plastic wrap. Then, place them in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator. They'll stay fresh for up to a week, and if you want to keep them longer, you can freeze them.
Enjoy!