Oatmeal bars are a great alternative to pre-packaged snacks. These Cherry Oatmeal Streusel Bars are also nutritious since they contain antioxidants, Omega-3s and fiber! Bake up some homemade goodness today!
Cherry Oatmeal Streusel Bars
This recipe was originally published at NY Melrose Family.
As a busy family on the go, it’s easy to gravitate towards pre-packed snack bars, but I prefer to make something more nutritious for my family and these bars do the trick. My husband and kids don’t even know there’s a superfood hidden in here – they just think they’re delicious! Shhh, I won’t tell if you don’t!
The hubby got his first taste of what a heavenly {but healthy} homemade bar tastes like with this recipe for Easy Oatmeal Bars – It’s now a family favorite and my most pinned recipe on Pinterest for months now. You can pin it here to make later.
Cherry Oatmeal Streusel Bars are easy to make, the prep time is about 10 minutes, bake time 30 minutes. Oh, and if you don’t have dried cherries on hand, no problem, you can substitute dried cranberries or any other kind of dried fruit. This delicious recipe makes about 20 bars.
These bars go great in lunches or double as a coffee cake to enjoy with your favorite morning beverage. They also make a tasty after school treat – I mean snack! The streusel topping is one of the best parts!
To Store Cherry Oatmeal Bars
Layer the bars between waxed paper in an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Bring back to room temperature before serving.
This is the best way to eat your oatmeal and be healthy! Enjoy!
Cherry Oatmeal Streusel Bars
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/4 cup flaxseed meal
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 2 egg whites lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup fat-free milk
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 cup dried cherries
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or almonds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8 or 9 inch square baking pan with foil or parchment paper, extending foil over edges.
- In a medium bowl stir together the first 5 ingredients (through flaxseed meal). Remove 1/2 cup mixture for streusel topping. Stir baking soda into remaining oat mixture.
- In a small bowl, combine the next four ingredients (through vanilla); stir into oat mixture until combined. Stir in cherries and then spread batter in prepared baking pan.
- Using a pastry blender or fork, cut butter into reserved streusel topping until mixture resembles coarse crumbs; stir in pecans. Sprinkle evenly over batter.
- Bake 25-30 minutes or until center is set. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Using foil or parchment, lift out of pan. Cut into bars. Enjoy!
Notes
To Store
Layer the bars between waxed paper in an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Bring back to room temperature before serving. Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator. ★ Did you make this recipe? Don't forget to give it a star rating below!Nutrition
If you love baking with oatmeal as much as I do, you’ll enjoy these recipes for Cranberry White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies and Easy Oatmeal Bars.
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patti says
June 3, 2017 at 4:08 amThese look wonderful. I think I’m going to try them with almond or coconut flour. Thanks
Erin says
June 7, 2017 at 8:59 amOh, that sounds great, Patti. Let me know how it goes. Almond is my favorite, but coconut would be great too!
Nikki Frank-Hamilton says
April 5, 2016 at 9:32 amErin, these looks so delish and it won’t be hard for me to make these gluten free, I’m really excited. I eat a granola bar or 2 each day, I can carry them in my purse, it’s hard to find gluten free snacks on the go. These will be perfect! And they will save me a bunch of money, it gets expensive when you eat a couple of these everyday! Thanks for the recipe, sharing it!
Erin says
April 5, 2016 at 12:33 pmYes, it does save you a ton of money to make bars yourself vs buying them. My kids love to take bars on the go, so recipes like this really help keep them satisfied and my grocery bill low 🙂
Charlotte says
April 3, 2016 at 9:48 amThese look like they would go perfectly with afternoon tea, just delicious looking! I love that they are healthy too, although I don’t think anyone would be able to tell! I have loads of oats in the cupboard so will have to give these a go next! Thanks for linking this week 🙂
Georgina says
April 1, 2016 at 2:26 amThese look lush, thanks for sharing a healthy snack. I love cherries so this will be a weekend bake for sure. #YumTum
Erin says
April 1, 2016 at 10:40 amThanks for stopping by! Cherries are my favorite too! Healthy and delicious!
Angelina says
March 31, 2016 at 3:17 pmoh how yummy!!! They sound delicious. Thanks for sharing at Thursday Favorite Things!
Erin says
March 31, 2016 at 8:37 pmThanks, Angelina! It’s a great party!
Lynn says
March 30, 2016 at 7:49 amAnother great recipe and one I need to make soon. Just so happens we have another Robotics competition this weekend…think these would be perfect to take for a bunch of hungry teens.
Thanks Erin and wishing you a lovely day.
Hugs, Lynn
Shirley Wood says
March 30, 2016 at 6:21 amOatmeal is one of my favorite foods. I’m also a big fan of cherry and streusel so this recipe is so for me! Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday.
Courtney says
March 29, 2016 at 10:48 amI will definitely be making these, as soon as I pick up some wheat germ, they sound delicious! Thanks Erin!
Erin says
March 29, 2016 at 4:44 pmGreat! I hope you and your family enjoy them, Courtney. I love the crumbly streusel topping the best. And the cherries of course 🙂
Kathryn says
March 28, 2016 at 12:01 pmMy husband’s favorite part of coffee cake is the streusel. I’ve been asked to triple it in the past! These would be a huge hit at my house. Thanks!
Erin says
March 28, 2016 at 3:49 pmMine too!! I love the streusel topping. Triple topping?? Now, that’s over the top 🙂
Marilyn says
March 26, 2016 at 5:10 pmOatmeal is so healthy. Thank you for offering another way to use it! Pinned and shared. Thanks for linking up at #ThursdayFavoriteThings! I hope you will join me Monday at #OverTheMoon!
Erin says
March 27, 2016 at 4:03 pmI love the heath benefit you get from oatmeal. Plus the recipes are so tasty! My family just loves them!
Michelle says
March 25, 2016 at 5:23 pmThese look amazing and so healthy too. Would love for you to link these at my Party At My Place link up. Always looking for delicious and healthy recipes. Happy Easter and visiting from Ms. Toody Goo Shoes Best of the Weekend link up.
Erin says
March 27, 2016 at 7:40 pmThanks for visiting, Michelle! Healthy and good tasting recipe are my favorite. Happy Easter to you!