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Whole-Grain Blueberry Breakfast Bars with Chia & Flax Seeds – Easy Morning Bake
By Beginnerbakes Editorial TeamPublished Apr 7, 2026 | Updated Jul 11, 2026
American
35 mins
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Whole-Grain Blueberry Breakfast Bars with Chia & Flax Seeds – Easy Morning Bake with measured ingredients, 35-minute total timing, 12-serving yield, oven settings, and step-by-step instructions.
Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min
Servings
12
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
American
Ingredients
Servings
12
- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (or dairy-free alternative)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (if frozen, do not thaw before use)
- Optional
- zest of 1 lemon for added freshness
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line an 8x8-inch (20x20 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal.
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In a large bowl, whisk together whole wheat flour, rolled oats, chia seeds, ground flaxseed, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly mixed.
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In a separate medium bowl, beat the eggs with maple syrup, unsweetened applesauce, Greek yogurt, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
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Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently stir just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bars tender.
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Fold in the blueberries and lemon zest if using, distributing evenly throughout the batter.
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Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan using a spatula.
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Bake for 22 to 25 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
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Let the bars cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes.
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Lift the bars from the pan using the parchment paper edges and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting into 12 bars.
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Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, refrigerate for up to 7 days, or freeze wrapped tightly for up to 3 months.
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