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Nutrigrain Bar Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
This homemade Nutrigrain Bar Recipe is a soft, chewy, and wholesome snack made with oats, whole wheat flour, honey, and fruit filling. A healthier take on the classic breakfast bar, these are perfect for meal prep and are freezer-friendly for busy mornings!
10 Servings

Ingredients

For the Dough:

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • ¾ cup old-fashioned oats
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter cold and grated
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon cold water if needed

For the Filling:

  • 1 cup blueberry jam or preferred fruit jam, homemade or store-bought

For Brushing:

  • Buttermilk for sealing and brushing before baking

Instructions
 

Prepare the Dough

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, old-fashioned oats, ground cinnamon, and salt. Add the grated cold butter and toss to coat, ensuring the butter is evenly distributed.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks, Greek yogurt, honey, and vanilla extract. Gradually incorporate this mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring until a dough begins to form. If the dough appears too dry, add one tablespoon of cold water at a time until it comes together.

Roll and Cut the Dough

  1. Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough to a thickness of ⅛ inch. Using a sharp knife or pastry cutter, cut the dough into 4-inch by 4.5-inch rectangles.
  2. Tip: If the dough is too soft to handle, refrigerate it for 10-15 minutes before rolling it out.

Fill and Seal the Bars

  1. Spoon approximately one tablespoon of jam into the center of each rectangle, leaving a ¼-inch border along the edges.
  2. Lightly brush the edges with buttermilk, then fold one side over the filling, pressing the edges together to seal. Flip each bar seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet to secure the closure.
  3. Tip: Gently press along the edges to prevent the jam from leaking while baking.

Chill and Bake

  1. Transfer the assembled bars to the freezer for 10-15 minutes to help them retain their shape.
  2. Once chilled, brush the tops lightly with buttermilk and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a container for storage.
  3. Tip: Avoid overbaking to keep the bars soft and chewy.

Notes

To make these bars gluten-free, substitute the whole wheat flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and ensure the oats used are certified gluten-free. The texture may be slightly softer, but they will still hold together well.
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