Baked Oatmeal Bars Recipe
These Baked Oatmeal Bars are a delicious and wholesome treat that can be enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack. Made with simple ingredients, they are easy to prepare and perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Oatmeal Bars:
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 1/3 cup mashed banana (for banana-free, try these Baked Oats)
- 6 tbsp water
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup, agave, or honey OR stevia equivalent
- 3 tbsp oil, nut butter, or additional water
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- optional handful chocolate chips, chopped nuts, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch pan with parchment paper or grease it well.
- Prepare the Oatmeal Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, mashed banana, water, salt, sweetener of choice, oil or nut butter, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Bake: Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan, smooth it out, and sprinkle with optional chocolate chips or nuts. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Finish Baking: After 20 minutes, turn off the oven without opening the door and let the bars sit in the closed oven for an additional 5 minutes.
- Slice and Store: Remove from the oven, slice into bars, and enjoy! Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for longer preservation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Baked Oatmeal Bars, Oat Bars, Healthy Snack, Breakfast Bars, Meal Prep
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