Chewy Fruit and Oatmeal Bars Breakfast on the Go
Start your day right with these *Chewy Fruit and Oatmeal Bars*, the ultimate make-ahead breakfast for busy mornings! Packed with wholesome rolled oats, hearty whole wheat flour, and naturally sweetened with honey and dried fruits like cranberries and raisins, these bars deliver a satisfying crunch from chopped nuts and optional mini chocolate chips for an indulgent touch. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and baked to soft, chewy perfection, these bars are an easy, one-bowl recipe that takes just 15 minutes to prep and 25 minutes to bake. Whether you need a grab-and-go breakfast or a mid-afternoon energy boost, these versatile homemade oatmeal bars are the nutritious and delicious choice you’ll keep coming back to. They're freezer-friendly for meal prep and easy to customize with your favorite mix-ins!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 0.25 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries (or other dried fruit, chopped if necessary)
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 0.5 cup nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, or pecans), chopped
- 0.25 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, honey, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined.
Fold in the dried cranberries, raisins, chopped nuts, and mini chocolate chips (if using). Mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking dish. Use a spatula or your hands to press it down evenly and firmly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center no longer looks wet.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the dish. Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan.
Cut into 12 rectangular bars. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3582 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 161.7 g | 207% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.8 g | 379% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 478 mg | 159% | |
| Sodium | 1234 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 516.3 g | 188% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 48.8 g | 174% | |
| Total Sugars | 287.9 g | ||
| Protein | 60.2 g | 120% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 434 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 18.2 mg | 101% | |
| Potassium | 2526 mg | 54% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
