13 Exciting Bar Recipes for Breakfast or Dessert

Bored with cereal and uninspired by dessert? Break out of your breakfast and snack rut with delicious bar recipes! We've got 13 exciting ideas that are easy to make and perfect for any time of day.

From wholesome oat bars packed with fruit and nuts to decadent chocolatey treats, there's something for everyone. These bar recipes are great for busy mornings or afternoon pick-me-ups. Plus, they're perfect for making ahead of time for a grab-and-go breakfast or a sweet after-dinner treat.

Easy Lemon Bars

Try this recipe to get the most delicious Lemon Bars you’ve ever had, with a bright lemony flavor and the perfect amount of tang! With the most perfect vegan shortbread crust and a tangy lemon filling, you’re going to absolutely love these bars! Get the recipe.

Sweet Potato Oat Bars

These sweet potato bars made with oats are the perfect healthy snack. Add your favorite mix-ins like dried fruit, nuts or even chocolate chips. Get the recipe.

Cranberry Almond Bars

Enjoy homemade Cranberry Almond Bars with this easy recipe. Perfect blend of tart cranberries, nutty almonds, and a sweet base. Great for any occasion. Get the recipe.

Kinder Cookie Bars

For those who love to indulge from time to time, these kinder cookie bars are next level delicious! Crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside, these magic little melted morsels will prove impossible to resist. Trust me… the whole family will fall head over heels in love with them! Get the recipe.

Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars

This easy peanut butter and jelly bars recipe combines our favorite desserts. You’ll love the buttery crust and creamy peanut butter and raspberry cheesecake! Get the recipe.

Chocolate Cake Cookie Bars

Chocolate cake cookie bars with a white chocolate chewy layer baked right in.  Chocolate Cake Cookies Bars are like a reverse revel bar without oats. Get the recipe.

Espresso Bars 

I used to make these Espresso Bars at my very first baking job and subsequently at a few other restaurants. It has continued to be one of my most often-requested recipes. Get the recipe.

Cranberry Bliss Bars (Starbucks Copycat Recipe)

Starbucks cranberry bliss bars are a festive favourite. This easy cranberry bar is a copycat recipe from Starbucks boasting vanilla, white chocolate, cranberries, orange, and more. Homemade bliss bars are easy to make and offer the perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Get the recipe.

Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

This easy-to-follow recipe combines juicy strawberries, a creamy cheesecake filling, and a buttery crumb topping that will leave your taste buds craving more. Get the recipe.

Homemade Chocolate Granola Bars

Healthy, oat-based and with no added sugar, these chocolate granola bars can be customized to your liking with add-ins for a nutritious gluten-free snack. Get the recipe.

Homemade Prune Bars

A fun way to enjoy prunes! Lightly sweetened prune puree filling in a whole-wheat cookie crust. Get the recipe.

M&M Cookie bars

M&M Cookie Bars are an easy treat that the kids can help with! They can be dressed up for any season by buying a seasonal package of M&Ms. Get the recipe.

Salted Peanut Marshmallow Bars

Salted Peanut Marshmallow Bars are easy to make and tastes like Payday Candy Bars.  Great for afternoon snacks and packing in lunches! Get the recipe.

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