Nutri Grain Bars
Satisfy your snack cravings with these homemade Nutri Grain Bars—an irresistibly wholesome treat made with hearty rolled oats, whole wheat flour, and a touch of cinnamon for warmth. Perfectly layered with a vibrant fruit preserve filling of your choice—think strawberry, blueberry, or raspberry—these bars strike the perfect balance between soft and crumbly. Sweetened naturally with honey and brown sugar, and bound together with melted butter for richness, they’re a healthier, homemade alternative to store-bought snack bars. Ready in just 40 minutes, these bars are perfect for busy mornings, lunchbox treats, or an afternoon pick-me-up. Packed with nutrients and bursting with fruity flavor, these Nutri Grain Bars are as delicious as they are easy to prepare!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1.5 cups Whole wheat flour
- 0.5 cups Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.75 cups Unsalted butter (melted)
- 0.25 cups Honey
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.75 cups Fruit preserves (such as strawberry, blueberry, or raspberry)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and ground cinnamon. Stir well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
In a smaller bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients over the oat mixture and mix until all the dry ingredients are moistened and a crumbly dough forms.
Press two-thirds of the dough mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan, creating a firm and even base layer.
Spread the fruit preserves gently over the base layer with a spatula, making sure to create an even layer of filling without coming too close to the edges.
Sprinkle the remaining one-third of the dough over the fruit layer, gently pressing it down to adhere but leaving some gaps for a crumbly texture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are set.
Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars out of the pan.
Cut into 12 evenly sized bars and serve immediately, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3408 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 159.3 g | 204% | |
| Saturated Fat | 93.7 g | 469% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 388 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 1349 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 477.5 g | 174% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 41.1 g | 147% | |
| Total Sugars | 214.1 g | ||
| Protein | 45.9 g | 92% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 286 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 1604 mg | 34% | |
*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.
