We’ve all been there, that dread when you realise that you’ve slept through your alarm or one of the kids can’t find their other shoe and you really need to get out of the door quickly, and then your stomach starts rumbling and you can feel that pang of hunger…
Luckily, you won’t have to miss out on the best meal of the day, as a breakfast bar can really fill that void until lunchtime comes around.
They are individually wrapped and come in multipack boxes, making it so easy to grab one or two – we won’t judge - as you are rushing past the kitchen on your way to work.
We've created a list of our top favourites that we have tried and tasted and we are sure you will love them too. From oat bars like Porridge To Go, to granola bars such as KIND Almond Butter Breakfast Cereal Bars.
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The best breakfast bars overall
Love porridge but donu2019t have time to make it for breakfast every morning? Try these delicious oat bars either cold or hot like we did by heating them up in the microwave for a nice warming treat. The flavours are Golden Syrup and Strawberry Raspberry & Cranberry.
The best breakfast bar biscuits
Now we don't quite know how they did it but these taste exactly like a blueberry muffin but in biscuit form, with the added bonus of five wholegrains including flaxseeds. They slowly release energy get you ready to face the day ahead, no matter what it decides to throw at you.
The best almond breakfast bars
If you like almonds then boy, youu2019re in for a treat. We love this combination of smooth almond butter and soft baked wholegrains. It tastes like the best bowl of cereal you could imagine, but without the bowl. It's a big thumbs up from us.
The best chocolate breakfast bar
Miss breakfast or often get a bit peckish before lunchtime? A brunch bar will see you through! They are full of oats and bran flakes, as well as a generous helping of chocolate chips and drizzle of honey. Oh and we canu2019t forget the lovely milk chocolate bottom. This is certainly one of the naughtier ones.
The best soft baked breakfast bar
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These have all the classic breakfast flavours you could need and are certainly a great way to kickstart your day. They are soft and as we sunk our teeth in we could tell that they have been baked to perfection, with oats, wheat, raisins and a lovely amount of cinnamon for extra flavour.
The best breakfast bar with filling
What could be better than two biscuits encasing a delicious fruity filling? Not much to be honest. The live yoghurt is super creamy and the strawberry is a marvellous addition that provides a sweet kick. Oh and we must mention that they are packed with vitamins and iron too.
The best breakfast bar for vegans
If you thought you can't have cake for breakfast think again. Fruit and nuts have been squished together to create something that tastes so sweet and just like cake, but with no added sugar. A single bar contains one of your five a day and they are vegan and dairy, gluten and wheat free. Result.
The best fruit breakfast bars
A berry delicious bar! Sorry for the bad pun but what we just said is completely true. We loved these delightful strawberry bars. They've updated their recipe to ensure that every bite is as good as the last and they most certainly are.
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At-home recipe for breakfast bars:
If you’ve got some time on your hands, why don’t you try and make your own cereal bars? They are pretty easy to make and you can add your own toppings and fillings to create your ultimate bar.
These are the ingredients you will need:
• Your favourite cereal (oats, granola, cornflakes, chocolate flakes etc.)
• 100g butter
• 80g demerara sugar
• A few tablespoons of syrup (Golden or maple are good options)
• Any extras you'd like to add (fruit, yoghurt, chocolate, nuts, seeds, cinnamon)
The first thing you will need to do is preheat your oven to 140 degrees and grease and line a baking tin. Then you need to melt the butter, sugar and syrup together in a pan.
Once you have done this you add in your cereal and extra ingredients then mix them all together until they are fully coated - don't worry about exact measurements as you can always add more as you go along.
You then cook them for around 30 to 35 minutes in the oven and when they are slightly golden take them out, leave them to cool for a few minutes then cut into any sized slices or shapes you'd like.
At this stage you could even dip or drizzle them with peanut butter, biscuit spread, yoghurt or anything else that takes your fancy and sprinkle a few toppings on.
They will keep for around a week in an airtight container, but you could eat them when they're still a bit warm if you can't resist.