Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
Start your morning right with these wholesome and delicious Oatmeal Breakfast Bars, a perfect make-ahead option for busy mornings or a satisfying on-the-go snack. Packed with heart-healthy rolled oats, naturally sweetened mashed bananas, and a hint of honey or maple syrup, these bars strike the perfect balance between nutritious and indulgent. Customize your batch with crunchy chopped nuts, chewy dried fruit, and even a sprinkle of chocolate chips for a touch of decadence. With just 10 minutes of prep time and simple pantry staples, this easy-to-make recipe yields soft, golden-brown bars that are gluten-free, customizable for various diets, and freezer-friendly. Whether enjoyed as a quick breakfast or a midday energy boost, these oatmeal bars are guaranteed to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 2 large ripe bananas (mashed)
- 0.5 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 0.25 cups honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 0.5 cups chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- 0.5 cups dried fruit (e.g., raisins, cranberries, or chopped apricots)
- 0.25 cups chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Stir well to combine.
In a separate bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Add the applesauce, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and milk. Stir until fully combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
Fold in the chopped nuts, dried fruit, and chocolate chips (if using).
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly and pressing it down gently with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the edges are set.
Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing into 8 equal-sized bars.
Store the oatmeal breakfast bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
250 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.8 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 141 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.8 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.2 g | ||
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 49 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 393 mg | 8% | |
*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.
