Tired of the same old breakfast routine? Let’s be honest, mornings are hectic, and finding a meal that’s both quick and healthy can feel impossible. Enter these incredible Instant Pot Breakfast Cinnamon Bars! They are the perfect solution for a cozy, satisfying, and incredibly easy start to your day. Packed with healthy fats and protein, these low-carb bars have a wonderfully soft, almost custard-like texture, bursting with warm cinnamon spice. They’re the grab-and-go breakfast you’ve been dreaming of.
Ingredients
• Total Time: 25 MIN | Serves: 2
• 2 tbsp / 30ml coconut oil, melted
• 1 cup / 240ml unsweetened almond milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1/3 cup / 45g hemp seeds
• 1 tbsp / 10g almonds, chopped
• 1/3 cup / 80g pumpkin puree
• 2 tbsp / 20g sesame seeds
• Spices
• 2 tbsp / 24g Swerve or other erythritol-based sweetener
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
1. Prepare your pan by lining a small, Instant Pot-safe baking dish (a 6-inch round pan or small loaf pan works well) with parchment paper and set it aside.2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, Swerve, and cinnamon until combined. Add the almond milk, eggs, hemp seeds, chopped almonds, pumpkin puree, and sesame seeds. Stir thoroughly until you have a smooth, consistent batter.3. Pour the batter into your prepared baking dish. Cover the dish loosely with a piece of aluminum foil to prevent condensation from dripping onto the bars.4. Pour 1 cup of water into the inner pot of your Instant Pot and place the trivet inside. Carefully lower the baking dish onto the trivet.5. Secure the Instant Pot lid and turn the steam release handle to the ‘Sealing’ position. Select the ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ setting and cook on high pressure for 15 minutes.6. Once the cooking cycle is complete, perform a quick pressure release by carefully moving the steam release handle to the ‘Venting’ position.7. Once the pin has dropped, open the lid and carefully lift the dish out using the trivet handles. Remove the foil and let the bars cool in the dish for at least 10 minutes before chilling further in the refrigerator.8. Once fully chilled and firm, lift the bars out using the parchment paper, cut into 4 bars, and serve.
Nutritional Information
• Per Serving (2 bars)
• Calories: 417
• Total Fats: 36.7g
• Net Carbs: 5g
• Protein: 17g
• Fiber: 3.9g
Pro Tips
• Don’t have an Instant Pot? Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
• For an extra treat, top the cooled bars with a simple keto cream cheese frosting or a drizzle of melted coconut butter.
• Customize your bars by adding 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract for extra warmth, or by swapping the almonds for chopped pecans or walnuts.
• Store leftover bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. They are delicious cold or gently reheated in the microwave.
FAQ
Q: Can I make these breakfast bars without an Instant Pot
A: Yes, you can bake these bars in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Q: Are these Instant Pot breakfast bars keto-friendly
A: Absolutely. With only 5g of net carbs per serving and high amounts of healthy fats and protein, these cinnamon bars are perfect for a keto or low-carb lifestyle.
Q: What is the texture of these breakfast bars like
A: These bars have a unique, wonderfully soft, and almost custard-like texture, which comes from the steam-cooking method in the Instant Pot.
Q: How do I store leftover cinnamon bars
A: Store any leftover bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. They can be enjoyed cold or gently reheated.
