Chewy Oatmeal Snack Bars
Perfectly chewy and irresistibly satisfying, these homemade Chewy Oatmeal Snack Bars are the ultimate grab-and-go treat for busy mornings, mid-day cravings, or post-workout fuel. Packed with wholesome old-fashioned oats, a touch of natural sweetness from honey, and bursts of flavor from dried fruits, these bars are as nutritious as they are delicious. Customize them to your taste with optional add-ins like crunchy nuts or indulgent mini chocolate chips, making every bite uniquely yours. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes with minimal baking time, these bars are ideal for meal prep and stay fresh for days. Whether you’re looking for a healthy snack or a kid-approved lunchbox addition, these chewy oatmeal bars are a must-try recipe you’ll keep coming back to!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
- 0.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar
- 0.33 cups Honey
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cups Chopped nuts (optional)
- 0.5 cups Dried fruit (e.g., raisins, cranberries, or chopped apricots)
- 0.33 cups Mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides to easily lift out the bars later.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the old-fashioned rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until evenly mixed.
In a small saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat. Once melted, remove from heat and stir in honey and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients in the mixing bowl. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
Fold in the chopped nuts, dried fruit, and mini chocolate chips if using.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to press the mixture firmly and evenly into the dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Remove from the oven and let the bars cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes. Then use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan and onto a cutting board.
Cut into 12 equal bars. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or refrigerate for longer shelf life.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
276 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.1 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 48 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.0 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.1 g | ||
| Protein | 3.7 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 202 mg | 4% | |
*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.
