Chewy Fruit Oatmeal Bars
Sweet, wholesome, and irresistibly chewy, these Fruit Oatmeal Bars are the ultimate homemade snack for busy days or afternoon cravings. Packed with the natural sweetness of dried cranberries, raisins, and apricots, and a hint of nuttiness from optional walnuts or almonds, these bars are bursting with flavor in every bite. A blend of hearty rolled oats, warm cinnamon, and golden brown sugar creates the perfect soft-yet-structured base, while a drizzle of honey and a touch of vanilla tie it all together with a comforting sweetness. Quick to prepare and baked to golden perfection in just 25 minutes, these bars are an excellent choice for meal prep or on-the-go breakfasts. Plus, they’re easy to customize with your favorite dried fruits and nuts. Perfect for kids and adults alike, these chewy oatmeal bars strike the perfect balance between indulgence and nutrition!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 0.25 cup honey
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 0.5 cup chopped dried apricots
- 0.5 cup chopped nuts (optional, such as walnuts or almonds)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.
In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Mix well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, honey, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until the mixture is evenly moistened. The texture should be slightly sticky.
Fold in the dried cranberries, raisins, dried apricots, and nuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Press it firmly and evenly into the pan using the back of a spatula or your hands.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the top is set.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan. Transfer to a cutting board and slice into 12 equal bars.
Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3787 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 146.6 g | 188% | |
| Saturated Fat | 67.7 g | 338% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 444 mg | 148% | |
| Sodium | 981 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 590.5 g | 215% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.4 g | 144% | |
| Total Sugars | 358.8 g | ||
| Protein | 53.7 g | 107% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 430 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 19.0 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 2836 mg | 60% | |
*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.
