Cocoa Almond Breakfast Cereal Bars
Cocoa Almond Breakfast Cereal Bars blend chewy oats and puffed rice with rich cocoa, maple sweetness, and a gentle cayenne warmth. Toasty almonds and a whisper of coconut add crunch and aroma, making these bars a balanced, not-too-sweet bite perfect for busy mornings, lunchbox snacks, or a pre-workout boost.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cocoa Almond Breakfast Cereal Bars, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 44 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 64
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 43
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 16
- Performance
- 25
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all your ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 pan with butter, then line it with parchment paper.
- 2
In a bowl, combine the rolled oats, puffed brown rice cereal, almonds, coconut, cocoa powder, salt, and cayenne pepper.
- 3
In a small saucepan, combine the maple syrup, brown sugar, vegetable oil, and water; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Stir, then boil the mixture for 1 minute.
- 4
Pour the maple syrup mixture over the oats mixture and mix thoroughly.
- 5
Transfer the oats mixture to the prepared pan; smooth the top, pressing lightly with a spatula.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. While still hot, score into 8 bars using a spatula.
- 7
Cool to room temperature before breaking into bars. (You can also skip scoring, simply cool, then cut with a knife.)
- 8
Serve and enjoy!
- Calories 361.96 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 6.66 g Moderate 13%
- Carbohydrate 58.6 g 21%
- Total Fat 12.38 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 3.06 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.02 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 14.09 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 6.01 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 26.86 g --
- Added Sugars 0.08 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 37.36 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 2.15 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 218.32 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 0.66 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Chocolate 🍫
About This Recipe
Cocoa Almond Breakfast Cereal Bars is made with 11 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Brown Rice Cereal, Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, and Maple Syrup. Each serving provides about 361.96 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cocoa Almond Breakfast Cereal Bars made of?
- The main ingredients are Brown Rice Cereal, Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, Maple Syrup, Raw Almonds. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cocoa Almond Breakfast Cereal Bars?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 361.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cocoa Almond Breakfast Cereal Bars easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Cocoa Almond Breakfast Cereal Bars healthy?
- Cocoa Almond Breakfast Cereal Bars has an easyChef Pro health score of 32/100. Per serving, it provides 361.96 calories and 6.66 g of protein, or 13% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.06 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Wheat, Gluten, Corn and Chocolate, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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