Chewy Fruit and Cereal Breakfast Bars
These Chewy Fruit & Cereal Breakfast Bars are a simple, kid-friendly make-ahead breakfast that’s full of wholesome oats, dried fruit, seeds and crunchy multigrain cereal. Held together with golden syrup and a buttery base, they’re soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened.
Perfect for lunchboxes, breakfast on-the-go, or a mid-morning snack that feels like a treat (but fuels like breakfast).
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20 mins
45 mins
Easy
12
Sugars
17g
Kcal
205
Fibre
2g
Fat
10g
Protein
3g
Saturates
5g
Salt
0.2g
Carbs
25g
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Prep time:
20 mins
Nut-Free
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45 mins
Easy
12
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Sugars
17g
Fibre
2g
Protein
3g
Salt
0.2g
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Nut-Free
20 mins
45 mins
Easy
12
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Ingredients:
• 50g mixed dried fruit (e.g., raisins, sultanas, apricots)
• 50g mixed seeds
• 140g oats
• 25g multigrain hoop cereal
• 100g butter
• 100g light muscovado sugar
• 100g golden syrup
Instructions:
1. Preheat the oven to 160°C/140°C fan/gas 3. Grease and line a 20cm square cake tin with baking parchment.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the dried fruit, seeds, oats, and cereal.
3. In a saucepan, melt the butter, sugar, and golden syrup over low heat, stirring continuously until smooth and fully combined.
4. Remove from heat and pour the melted mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until everything is well coated.
5. Spoon the mixture into the lined tin and press down firmly using the back of a spoon or spatula to level it out.
6. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
7. Allow to cool fully in the tin, then cut into 12 bars.
8. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Healthy Swaps & Tips:
• Swap golden syrup for maple syrup or honey
• Use wholegrain cereal for extra fibre
• Add 1 tsp cinnamon or nutmeg for a warm spice hit
• Freeze individually wrapped bars for longer shelf life
Storage & Meal Prep:
• Store in an airtight container at room temp for 3 days
• Bars can be wrapped and frozen for up to 1 month
• Great for grab-and-go breakfasts or lunchboxes
Ideal For:
• Busy families needing easy breakfast ideas
• Kids who love sweet, chewy snacks
• Anyone wanting to prep breakfast for the week ahead
• Lunchbox snackers