Enjoy these chewy oatmeal breakfast bars in the morning or as a midday snack. They're great for meal prepping in advance and packed with heart-healthy oats! These baked oatmeal bars are perfect for busy mornings or as a grab-and-go treat that keeps you satisfied throughout the day.
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
American
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
35 minutes
Set Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
1 hour
Servings:
16 bars
Calories:
92kcal
Equipment:
- Mixing Bowl Set
- Square 8x8 Baking Pan
Ingredients:
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ½ cup cane sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup almond milk
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup walnuts, finely chopped
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving some hanging over the edge for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, combine the dry ingredients, including the rolled oats, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
- In another large bowl, combine the wet ingredients, including the eggs, almond milk, applesauce, and vanilla extract. Transfer the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients and let the mixture sit for about 20 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- Fold in the chopped walnuts and dried cranberries, then spread the mixture into the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Allow the oatmeal bars to cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes before slicing into 16 bars.
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Notes:
- Recipe: Adapted.
- Storage: These baked oatmeal bars can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. This makes them an ideal oatmeal bar recipe for breakfast meal prep.
- Freezing Instructions: Allow the bars to cool completely, then slice them into 16 portions and store in freezer-safe bags or containers. Thaw overnight in the fridge and enjoy.
- Substitutes:
- Make it your own: You can adjust the milk, fruit, and nuts based on what you have or your taste preferences.
- Make it vegan: Replace the egg with a flax egg.
- Make it gluten-free: Use certified gluten-free rolled oats.
- Make it sugar-free: Omit the cane sugar or use mashed or pureed fruit instead.
Nutrition:
- Calories: 92kcal
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
- Sodium: 92mg
- Potassium: 93mg
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 8g
- Vitamin A: 30IU
- Calcium: 36mg
- Iron: 1mg
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These oatmeal breakfast bars are not only delicious but also different, allowing you to make them exactly how you like. Whether you're craving baked oatmeal bars for breakfast or looking for a nutritious snack, this oatmeal bar recipe is perfect. Packed with wholesome ingredients like rolled oats and walnuts, these oatmeal bars are a tasty and satisfying addition to your meal prep routine.
