The perfect and healthy breakfast on the run, ‘Morning Glory Breakfast Bars’ are packed with dairy goodness.
With ingredients from all four food groups, this morning treat will help you to start your day off right.


2 cups (500 mL) bran cereal (All-Bran or 100% Bran)
1 tsp (5 mL) ground cinnamon
1 ½ cups (375 mL) shredded carrots (about 3)
1 cup (250 mL) Milk
¾ cup (175 mL) drained canned crushed pineapple
½ cup (125 mL) plain yogurt (non fat-free)
1 ½ cups (375 mL) whole wheat flour
2 tsp (10 mL) baking powder
1 tsp (2 mL) each, baking soda and salt
1 egg
½ cup (125 mL) liquid honey


1.   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 13 x 9-inch (3 L) metal baking pan with foil, leaving a 2-inch (5 cm) overhang at each end. Lightly butter foil.

2.   In a bowl, combine bran cereal, carrot, Milk, pineapple and yogurt; let stand for 5 min. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Whisk egg and honey into Milk mixture. Pour over dry ingredients and stir just until moistened.

3.   Spread into prepared pan, smoothing top. Bake for about 30 min or until a tester inserted in centre comes out clean. Let cool completely in pan on rack. Using foil overhang as handles, remove from pan and cut into bars.


Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Baking Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 16 bars

Cooking Tip: Bars can be wrapped individually in plastic wrap then frozen in an airtight container or freezer bag for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature or in the microwave on Defrost (30%) for about 1 min per bar.


Source: 2010 Milk Calendar