Description
These Baked Oatmeal Bars are chewy, wholesome, and perfect for breakfast or snacking—easy to make and loaded with feel-good ingredients!
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup chopped nuts (walnuts, almonds, or pecans)
- ½ cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, or chopped dates)
- Optional: chocolate chips, shredded coconut
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat & Prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease.
Step 2: Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a large bowl, whisk together applesauce, honey, milk, eggs, and vanilla.
Step 3: Add the Dry
- Stir in oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- Fold in nuts, dried fruit, and any extras like chocolate chips.
Step 4: Bake
- Pour mixture into prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until set and golden on top.
Step 5: Cool & Slice
- Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Egg-free: Use flax eggs (1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg).
- Nut-free: Leave out nuts or sub with sunflower or pumpkin seeds.
- Lower sugar: Skip the dried fruit and add extra cinnamon or fresh fruit like grated apple.
- Dairy-free: Use almond, oat, or soy milk.
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