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! Just like our Blueberry Oatmeal Bars!

Everyone who tries this recipe says this is one of the best homemade oatmeal bars EVER! No electric mixer required! If you want a snack or breakfast idea that is healthy and yummy, this Oven Baked Oatmeal Bar recipe is wonderful.

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 Raspberry Oatmeal Bars. The fruit makes them taste like a baked crisp but so much healthier! If you're a peanut butter lover, try our Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars!

Jump to:

• Why We Love These Oatmeal Bars
• Ingredient Notes
• Variations
• Add-ins
• Step-By-Step Instructions
• Expert Tips & Tricks
• Tips for Storing
• The Benefits of Oatmeal
• Recipe FAQs
• More Oatmeal Bar Recipes
• Printable Recipe

Ingredient Notes

• Melted butter - the butter gives these bars a nice rich flavor, but you can also use coconut oil.
• Honey - you use honey in place of processed white sugar. Agave or maple syrup can also be used as a sweetener.
• Eggs - eggs act as a binder in the recipe, and 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 - traditional rolled oats 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 regular whole wheat and white flour.

PRO TIP: If you prefer a moist oatmeal breakfast bars recipe, add ½ cup of apple sauce to the wet ingredients.

Variations

VEGAN Oatmeal 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.

GLUTEN-FREE: Make the bars GF by using certified gluten-free oats and using a 1:1 flour substitute.

Add-ins

The possibilities for tasty add-ins for this soft-baked oatmeal breakfast bar recipe are endless!

• Dried Fruit: Try any dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, etc.).
• More Spice: Add up to a teaspoon of cinnamon or nutmeg.
• More Texture: Shredded coconut will do the trick!
• Chocolate: Dark chocolate chips or chocolate chunks. Or you can make our Chocolate Oatmeal Bar recipe.
• Rich Flavor: Try caramel chips.
• Nuts or Seeds: Chia seeds, sunflower seeds, or try nuts like walnuts or pecans.
• Sweetness: Add in M&Ms or Reese's Pieces.

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

Expert Tips & Tricks

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

Note: Every oven cooks differently. Your cooking time may vary.

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.

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!

Recipe FAQs

More Oatmeal Bar Recipes

If you love oatmeal, try Crockpot Oatmeal. It's hearty and filling and made overnight in your slow cooker. Or make Baked Oatmeal Cups. They're packed with oats and blueberries!

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