Description
These Healthy Oatmeal Breakfast Bars are soft, chewy, and perfectly balanced with wholesome oats, warm spices, and natural sweetness from pure maple syrup. They’re quick to make, easy to customize, and ideal for busy mornings or healthy snacking on the go.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (100g) instant oats
- 3/4 cup (90g) whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp (14g) unsalted butter or coconut oil, melted
- 1 large egg white
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (60mL) pure maple syrup
- 6 tbsp (90mL) unsweetened vanilla almond milk
- Optional: 1/4 cup mix-ins such as nuts, dried fruit, coconut, or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C) and lightly coat an 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick spray.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter (or coconut oil), egg white, and vanilla extract. Stir in maple syrup until incorporated, then add milk.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
- If desired, fold in your mix-ins such as nuts, dried fruit, or chocolate chips.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 9–12 minutes, or until edges are firm and the center appears slightly underdone.
- Cool completely to room temperature, then let rest for at least 6 hours before slicing into bars for the best chewy texture.
Notes
- Measure flour and oats correctly to avoid dry texture.
- Use certified gluten-free oats and flour blend for a gluten-free version.
- To make vegan: substitute egg white with 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce or flax egg.
- For extra sweetness, replace 2 tbsp of milk with maple syrup.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Let bars rest completely before cutting to achieve the perfect chewy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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