Oatmeal Bars
Packed with wholesome rolled oats, a hint of cinnamon, and the perfect balance of sweetness from honey and brown sugar, these homemade oatmeal bars are the ultimate grab-and-go snack or breakfast treat. Quick and easy to make, they’re ready in just 40 minutes and can be customized with optional add-ins like chopped nuts, dried fruit, or chocolate chips for added texture and flavor. Perfect for meal prepping, these soft-yet-chewy bars are baked to golden perfection and slice beautifully for a satisfying, portable bite. Whether you enjoy them as a mid-day energy boost or a dessert-like indulgence, these oatmeal bars are a versatile and irresistible addition to your recipe collection!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 0.25 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 0.5 cup dried fruit (optional)
- 0.5 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, honey, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir until the mixture is evenly moistened. The texture should resemble damp sand.
If using optional add-ins like nuts, dried fruit, or chocolate chips, fold them into the mixture at this stage.
Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan, pressing down firmly with the back of a spoon or your hands to create an even layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the oatmeal bars to cool completely in the pan, about 1 hour. This step helps them firm up for easier slicing.
Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the bars out of the pan and transfer them to a cutting board.
Slice into 12 evenly-sized bars or squares and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4589 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 218.8 g | 281% | |
| Saturated Fat | 112.3 g | 562% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 388 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 2553 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 632.3 g | 230% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 43.0 g | 154% | |
| Total Sugars | 345.7 g | ||
| Protein | 59.9 g | 120% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 524 mg | 40% | |
| Iron | 22.7 mg | 126% | |
| Potassium | 2606 mg | 55% | |
*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.
