Easy Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
Recipe Overview
Overview
These Easy Oatmeal Breakfast Bars are a delightful way to enjoy oatmeal in a portable format. Made with wholesome rolled oats, they provide a chewy texture that is both satisfying and nutritious. The recipe is straightforward, making it accessible for even novice bakers. The addition of eggs not only helps bind the ingredients but also adds a protein boost, making these bars a great option for breakfast or a snack.
What I love about this recipe is its versatility. You can easily customize the bars with your favorite mix-ins, whether it’s nuts, seeds, or dried fruits like cranberries or raisins. This flexibility allows you to tailor the bars to your taste preferences or dietary needs. Plus, they are a healthier alternative to store-bought breakfast bars, which often contain added sugars and preservatives.
The process is simple: mix the dry ingredients, combine them with the wet ingredients, let the mixture set, and then bake. The result is a batch of delicious bars that can be cut into squares or rectangles for easy snacking. They store well in the fridge, making them a perfect meal prep option for busy weeks ahead. Overall, these oatmeal breakfast bars are a fantastic way to start your day or to keep you fueled throughout the day.
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Mix together 2 cups of old-fashioned rolled oats, 1/2 cup of cane sugar, 1.5 teaspoons of baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
Tip: Avoid quick oats as they will be too mushy for this recipe.
In a measuring cup, mix together 2 eggs, 1/2 cup of almond milk, 1/4 cup of applesauce, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Tip: Using applesauce keeps the bars lighter than using oil or butter.
Transfer the wet ingredients on top of the dry ingredients and stir everything together.
Let the mixture set for 20 minutes.
Tip: Let the mixture set for 20 minutes to help the oats absorb moisture.
Tip: Add about half a cup of any kind of topping for better flavor.
Add 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts, 1/4 cup of cranberries, and 2 tablespoons of peanut butter to the mixture and stir.
Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper.
Tip: Using parchment paper makes for easy release and cleanup.
Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan and smooth it out.
Tip: Use a bigger spatula for easier mixing and transferring of the batter.
Bake in the oven at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes.
Remove the baked bars from the pan and cut them into squares.
Tip: Using larger parchment paper helps in pulling the bars out easily.
Ingredients
Ingredient: Dairy
→ Substitution: Almond Milk
Ingredient: Eggs
→ Substitution: Flax Egg
Ingredient: Nuts
→ Substitution: Sunflower Seeds
Nutrition
Skill Level
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Using rolled oats instead of quick oats prevents the bars from becoming mushy.
- •Letting the mixture set for 20 minutes allows the oats to absorb moisture for better texture.
- •These bars can be customized with various add-ins like nuts, seeds, or dried fruits.
- •Baking the bars in a parchment-lined pan makes for easy removal and cleanup.
