Chewy Oatmeal Bars
Soft, chewy, and packed with wholesome ingredients, these Chewy Oatmeal Bars are the ultimate snack to fuel your day. Made with old-fashioned rolled oats, a touch of honey for natural sweetness, and a hint of warm cinnamon, these bars strike the perfect balance between indulgence and nutrition. Additions like sliced almonds provide a satisfying crunch, while optional raisins and mini chocolate chips allow for customizable bursts of flavor. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy recipe requires minimal effort but delivers big on flavor and texture. Perfect as a quick breakfast, post-workout snack, or lunchbox treat, these homemade oatmeal bars are a versatile family favorite. Make a batch today and enjoy the goodness of homemade snacks with no preservatives or unnecessary additives!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups honey
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups sliced almonds
- 0.5 cups raisins (optional)
- 0.25 cups mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to combine.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the honey, melted butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Stir until the mixture is fully combined and begins to clump together.
Gently fold in the sliced almonds, raisins (if using), and mini chocolate chips (if using) until evenly distributed.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Press it firmly into an even layer using a spatula or the back of a large spoon.
Bake the oatmeal bars in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. This is important for them to set properly.
Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the set bars out of the pan and transfer them to a cutting board.
Cut into 12 equal bars and store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3285 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 155.1 g | 199% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.8 g | 364% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 258 mg | 86% | |
| Sodium | 1261 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 461.6 g | 168% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.3 g | 122% | |
| Total Sugars | 276.7 g | ||
| Protein | 47.2 g | 94% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 517 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 15.9 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 2187 mg | 47% | |
*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.
