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The severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and its mitigation responses are severely impacting people’s lives and livelihood at an unpredictable scale. Existing nutritional challenges especially in Low- and middle-income group have been amplified due to pandemic situation. Present study aims at developing and standardizing nutri bar for the post recovery of immune deficient Covid affected patients, Nutribar were formulated using different proportions of Oats, Cornflakes and honey along with various other ingredients such as Milk powder, Flax seeds, Almonds, ghee Gum acacia (edible gum) and Black raisins. The prepared samples were assessed for proximate analysis and sensory evaluation. From this assessment it was found that sample S2 was acceptable as compared to all other formulated samples. The proximate composition of S2 sample is Moisture 7.81 %, Protein 15.61 %, Fat 3.0 % Carbohydrate 64.38 %, Iron 3.9 %, Calcium 228.69 mg and Fiber 3.3 %. Hence it can be found that nutri bar can be easily formulated using oats, cornflakes and honey by simple processing techniques which is packed with essential nutrients.