Apple & Cinnamon Brekkie Bar

Apple & Cinnamon Brekky Bar

Why this is peri-perfect...
These soft, cake-like oat bars are everything a midlife breakfast should be: balanced, blood-sugar-friendly, and genuinely feels like you’re eating cake… :) With 30g of protein per serve from eggs, protein powder, yoghurt, and almond butter, they help keep energy steady, curb cravings, and support muscle tone (so important in perimenopause). Rolled oats offer slow-release carbs and soluble fibre to support gut health and digestion, while pure apple adds gentle sweetness without the crash. The healthy fats from almond butter and olive oil help with satiety and mood regulation, and monk fruit keeps things naturally sweet without spiking insulin. Bake a batch, slice, and stash - they’re perfect for a grab-and-go breakfast or afternoon tea that actually fuels you. Also, if you’re a cake and custard girl like me (big time)… I’ll have half a bar with beauty collagen custard for dessert (delicious!).

Ingredients

1 cup rolled oats

110g vanilla protein powder

2 whole eggs

¾ cup unsweetened almond milk

2 tbsp almond butter

2 tbsp plain Greek yoghurt

1tbs olive oil

100g grated apple

1 tbsp monk fruit sugar

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp vanilla extract

Pinch of salt

Instructions

1.     Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).

2.     Line or grease a small baking dish (20x20cm or loaf pan works well).

3.     In a large bowl, mix oats, protein powder, baking powder, and salt.

4.     In another bowl, whisk eggs, almond milk, almond butter, yoghurt, maple syrup, and vanilla until smooth.

5.     Combine wet and dry ingredients

6.     Pour into baking dish and smooth the top.

7.     Bake for 20 minutes, or until set. Don’t overbake! We want moist :)

8.     Let cool a bit, slice into 4 bars — and enjoy! Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Calories: 300, Protein: 30g, Carbohydrates: 20g, Fat: 14g, Fibre: 5g, Sugar: 4g