Sourdough Discard Breakfast Bars (With Collagen)

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Read more about Naptime VillageProtein-forward sourdough discard breakfast bars with Greek yogurt, oats, chia, flax, and collagen for a more balanced grab-and-go breakfast.

Prep
10 mins
Cook
24-28 mins
Total
34-38 mins
Calories
222 kcal
Protein
11.2 g
Carbohydrates
29.6 g
Serves
10 bars
Fat
6.8 g
Longevity
61/100
Quick Answer
- Method: One-bowl breakfast bars
- Oven: 350 F
- Bake time: 24 to 28 minutes
- Pan: Lined 9 x 13 pan
- Yield: About 10 bars
Why This Version Scores Better Functionally
- More protein from Greek yogurt, eggs, and 2 scoops of collagen
- More fiber from oats, chia, flax, applesauce, and blueberries
- Better fat quality from olive oil instead of butter or coconut oil
- Lower added sweetener than the original version
Note
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Tips
- Let the batter sit for 5 minutes so the chia hydrates before baking
- Use unsweetened applesauce to keep the bars softer without adding much sugar
- Cool fully before slicing so the bars firm up cleanly
Ingredients
- Proteins
- Fiber / plants
- Fats
- Flavor / spices
Ingredient notes
Greek yogurt adds more protein and moisture than the old kefir-only approach.
Oat flour keeps the bars whole-grain and avoids the functional-score hit from refined flour.
Chia and flax help lift fiber, omega-3s, and satiety without making the bars taste overly seedy.
Step-by-step
10 bars- 1
Step 1
Preheat the oven
- Action: Preheat the oven to 350 F and line a 9 x 13 pan with parchment paper.
- 2
Step 2
Mix the wet ingredients
- Ingredients:
- 1 cup sourdough discard
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 3 eggs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
- Action: Whisk the wet ingredients together until smooth.
- Ingredients:
- 3
Step 3
Stir in the dry ingredients
- Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cups oat flour
- 2 scoops collagen peptides
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
- 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Action: Stir until the batter is evenly combined.
- Ingredients:
- 4
Step 4
Fold in the fruit
- Ingredients:
- 1/2 cups blueberries
- Action: Fold in the blueberries, then let the batter rest for 5 minutes so the chia can hydrate.
- Ingredients:
- 5
Step 5
Spread in the pan
- Ingredients:
- Batter
- Action: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Ingredients:
- 6
Step 6
Bake
- Ingredients:
- Filled pan
- Action: Bake for 24 to 28 minutes, until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden.
- Ingredients:
- 7
Step 7
Cool and slice
- Ingredients:
- Baked bars
- Action: Cool completely, then slice into 10 bars.
- Ingredients:
Step insights
The batter thickens as the chia, flax, oats, and collagen absorb moisture, so a short rest before baking improves texture and structure.
Equipment
Large mixing bowl
Whisk
Spatula or spoon
Parchment paper
Breville Joule Toaster Oven (optional)
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