Baked Oatmeal Bars
Baked oatmeal bars are a deliciously wholesome way to kickstart your day or enjoy as a satisfying snack. These chewy, golden-brown squares blend the heartiness of oats with your choice of sweeteners and mix-ins for a customizable treat that fills you up without weighing you down. Perfect for busy mornings or an afternoon pick-me-up, these bars offer a delightful aroma and flavor that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup unsweetened milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup mix-ins (nuts, dried fruits, or chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish or line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats and baking powder; add any desired spices.
- In another bowl, whisk together milk, honey or maple syrup, and eggs. Combine with dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Fold in chosen mix-ins gently.
- Pour mixture into the prepared dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and firm to touch.
- Let cool slightly before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg