Easy Oatmeal Bars Recipe

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

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings squares

Calories 232kcal

Equipment

8x8 pan
Spatula
mixing bowl
parchment paper

Ingredients

1 cup organic melted butter 2 sticks
½ cup honey or ¾ cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ 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

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and position oven rack to middle position.
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° F oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown. Enjoy!

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Notes

Optional Add-ins: ½ cup chocolate chip, peanut butter chips, Heath Bar chips, or dried fruit. Cinnamon, coconut, and nuts are also good in this recipe.

Depending on your preference, you can either cut them to make 9 or 16 squares.

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.

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 before eating.

Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

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