Easy Oatmeal Bars Recipe - Yum!

Try this recipe for easy oatmeal bars your whole family will love! These healthy oatmeal breakfast bars are wholesome and delicious with no processed sugar.

Excellent for an on-the-go breakfast on busy mornings, post-workout, or a great snack idea!

Everyone who tries this recipe says this is one of the best homemade oatmeal bars EVER! If you want a healthy snack or breakfast idea that is healthy and yummy, this Easy Oatmeal Bar recipe is wonderful.

We love Healthy Oatmeal Bars around here!! They're perfectly baked and soft and chewy. They require simple pantry ingredients and are a great grab-and-go snack.

This recipe takes only a few ingredients and is customizable with your preference for yummy add-ins.

{Tip - Oatmeal Squares are 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!

Follow our tips if you want to take your baking to the next level!

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 essential vitamins, minerals, fiber, antioxidants, and heart-healthy!

Ingredients

• Melted butter - you can also use coconut oil.
• Honey - you use honey in place of processed white sugar.
• Eggs - large eggs are best.
• Baking soda
• Salt - we like sea salt or pink Himalayan salt.
• Pure vanilla extract - we always say the better the ingredients, the better the end result 😉
• Old fashioned oats - we find these bake up the best for a chewy texture. Quick oats tend to get too dense.
• Whole wheat flour - you can use all-purpose flour or a combination of whole wheat and white flour.

How to make - step-by-step instructions

Seriously, you can treat yourself to this wonderful and wholesome Oat Bar Recipe with one bowl and one pan.

1.)  LINE YOUR PAN - In the first step, line your 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper. This makes it easy to get your oat bars out when they're done cooking. Now, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C).

2.)  COMBINE INGREDIENTS - Combine melted organic butter and honey (or sugar if using) in a large mixing bowl. Add eggs, baking soda, salt, and vanilla, mixing well. Add the oats and flour (dry ingredients) 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.)  BAKE - Press the easy oat bars into your lined baking dish. Finally, bake your bars in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the center is set and the outside is golden brown.

Your whole house should smell wonderful at this point!

Tips & tricks for the best bars

• This breakfast bar recipe is best if you use old-fashioned oats, not instant oats. It will get too dense otherwise.
• We like using the healthy option of whole wheat flour, but regular flour or a combination of the two will also work.
• These bars aren't too sweet because you make them with honey, so bake them with brown sugar if you prefer a sweeter recipe.
• Some readers prefer these baked oatmeal bars to be thinner. If you do, too, use a 9x9-inch square pan.
• Readers like to substitute ½ of the butter with coconut oil and have good results. We use organic butter, which gives the best flavor!
• If you prefer a moist bar, add ½ cup of apple sauce to the wet ingredients.

Every oven cooks differently. Your cooking time may vary.

Add-ins

The possibilities for tasty add-ins for this oatmeal breakfast bars recipe are endless!

Try any dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, etc), cinnamon or nutmeg, shredded coconut, dark chocolate chips or chocolate chunks, caramel, chia seeds, nuts like walnuts or pecans, and M&Ms will all work!

You can also drizzle some pure maple syrup over the top for a real treat!

Vegan bars

Make the bars vegan by replacing the egg with a flax egg, using maple syrup, not honey, and substituting coconut oil for the butter.

Tips for storing

To Freeze:  Bake your bars as directed and allow your healthy oatmeal bars 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 at room temperature before eating.

To Store: Layer the homemade bars between waxed paper in an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Bring back to room temperature before serving.

You can wrap individual bars in plastic wrap for lunches.

Are oatmeal bars healthy?

Oatmeal Bars are healthy because they contain fiber from the oats that fill you up and help reduce cholesterol. You make these bars with no processed sugar and whole wheat flour, so they're wholesome and delicious.

How long do you cook oatmeal bars?

Cook oatmeal bars in a preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the middle is cooked through.

Can you use coconut oil instead of butter?

Yes, you can absolutely substitute coconut oil for butter in this recipe.

More Oatmeal Recipes

Crockpot Oatmeal - hearty and filling and made overnight in your slow cooker.
Baked Oatmeal Cups - packed with blueberries, these bites of goodness are perfect for meal prep.
Blueberry Crockpot Oatmeal - is a family-favorite recipe bursting with blueberries that takes only 5 minutes to prep.
Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Bars - yep, we added ripe banana and created one delicious bar!

Other healthy breakfast recipes

Cinnamon Bun Flaxseed Muffins - a nutritious recipe that's easy to make.
Metabolism Boosting Blueberry Smoothie - an easy-to-make and easy-to-clean-up breakfast recipe.
Mini Quinoa Frittatas - like a crustless quiche and totally delicious!

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Supplies used

8×8 Baking Pan
Parchment Paper
Large bowl
Spatula or cooking spoon

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