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Try this recipe for delicious easy oatmeal bars your whole family will love! With no processed sugar, they’re wholesome and delicious and amazing for breakfast or a midday snack!

Images for this recipe updated on February 28, 2018.

Easy Oatmeal Bars Recipe

Name: Easy Oatmeal Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 16 squares
Ingredients: 1 cup organic melted butter; 1/2 cup honey ((or 3/4 cup brown sugar)); 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 2 cups old fashioned oats ((not instant)); 2 cups whole wheat flour ((or a combo of white and whole wheat depending on your preference))

The hubby says this is one of the best recipes, EVER! He says these oatmeal bars are heavenly. If you want a snack or breakfast idea that is healthy and delicious, this Easy Oatmeal Bar recipe is wonderful. We just love Easy Oatmeal Bars around here!!

This recipe takes only a few ingredients and is customizable with your preference of yummy add-ins. {Tip – it’s also good with vanilla ice cream 🙂 }

We’re also fans of Strawberry Oatmeal Bars and Blueberry Oatmeal Bars. The fruit makes them taste like a baked crisp, but so much healthier!

For the peanut butter lovers at our house, we’ve recently added these easy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars into the mix! So, so yummy and protein packed!

The Benefits of Oatmeal

Did you know? Oats are among the healthiest grains on earth. Cool, huh! They’re a gluten-free whole grain and a great source of important vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants – and heart healthy too!

I’m always looking for a healthy alternatives to packaged food, so when you bake oats into a bar and it tastes this good, you can’t go wrong!

How to Make Healthy Oatmeal Bars

Seriously, with one bowl and one pan you can treat yourself to these wonderful and wholesome oatmeal squares.

1.) The first step, line your 8×8 pan with parchment paper. This makes it easy to get your bars out when they’re done cooking.

2.) Next, in a large bowl combine melted organic butter and honey (or sugar is using). Add eggs, baking soda, salt, and vanilla, mixing well. Add in oats and flour and mix until well combined. (Add any optional mix-ins. See recipe notes for suggestions.)

Pro Tip: spray your measuring cup with non-stick spray before putting your honey in – it will slide right out!

3.) Then, press into your lined baking pan. Finally, bake your bars in the oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Your whole house should smell wonderful at this point!

Tips for Making the Best Oatmeal Bars

This recipe is best if you use old fashioned oats, not instant oats. It will get too dense otherwise.
I like using the healthy option of whole wheat flour, but regular flour or a combination will also work.
With the honey, these bars aren’t too sweet, so bake with the brown sugar if you prefer a sweeter recipe.
Readers have substituted 1/2 the butter with coconut butter with good results. I use organic butter, which gives the best flavor!
The possibilities for delicious add-ins for these bars is endless! Dried fruit, cinnamon, coconut, chocolate, caramel, nuts and M&Ms will all work!

Tips for Storing Homemade Oatmeal Bars

To Freeze: Bake as directed and allow them to cool completely. Cut into bars, then wrap individually in foil or plastic. Place wrapped bars in a freezer bag for later. Thaw for at least one hour before eating.

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.

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Baked Oatmeal Bars next to a bowl of honey with a glass of milk in the background.

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Easy Oatmeal Bars

Try this recipe for delicious oatmeal bars your whole family will love! It works great as breakfast or a midday snack! Delicious!

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings squares

Calories 235kcal

Author Erin Henry

Ingredients

1 cup organic melted butter
1/2 cup honey (or 3/4 cup brown sugar)
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups old fashioned oats (not instant)
2 cups whole wheat flour (or a combo of white and whole wheat depending on your preference)

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, stir together melted butter and sugar. Add eggs, baking soda, salt, and vanilla, mixing well. Add in oats and flour and mix until well combined. (Add any optional mix-ins. See notes for suggestions)
Spread mixture in a parchment lined 8x8 inch baking dish. Bake in a 350° oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Enjoy!

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Notes

Optional Add-ins: 1/2 cup chocolate chip, peanut butter chips, Heath Bar chips or dried fruit. Cinnamon, coconut and nuts are also good in this recipe.

You can either cut then to make 9 or 16 squares depending on your preference.

Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator.

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Supplies Used for This Recipe

8×8 Baking Pan
Parchment Paper

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Chocolate Oatmeal Bars – Two great tastes in one!

Enjoy! Let me know how your bars turn out! What’s your favorite Oatmeal Bar Recipe?

Happy Baking, Erin

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