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    Hummusapien Β» Recipes Β» Breakfast Β» Morning Glory Baked Oatmeal Bars

    ★★★★★ from 9 reviews

    Morning Glory Baked Oatmeal Bars

    Published Sep 8, 2016 Β· Modified Nov 8, 2021 Β· by Alexis Joseph Β· 38 Comments

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    These Morning Glory Baked Oatmeal Bars are a tasty, filling, and healthy breakfast packed with whole grains and warm fall flavors. They double as a grab-and go snack that's kid-approved! Vegan and gluten-free.

    These Morning Glory Baked Oatmeal Bars are a tasty, filling, nutrient-dense breakfast packed with whole grains and warm fall flavors. They also make a great grab-and go snack that

    At first I typed "Morning Gory Baked Oatmeal Bars."

    Oh dear. It's too early for that.

    So I'm one of those weird souls that actually enjoys grocery shopping. CAH-RAZY, right?

    But...BUT. As of late, my life has taken a turn from busy to busier to busiest. The time I spend grocery shopping is now time I'd rather spend cooking, writing, and photographing. Grocery shopping isn't always easy. You work full time, the kiddos are sick, the hubs is out of town, you're pregnant, you're tired, you're overworked, you're all of the above. The bottom line is that we all have our priorities and spending thirty minutes at the grocery store may not be topping the list right now. And that's very ok!

    These Morning Glory Baked Oatmeal Bars are a tasty, filling, nutrient-dense breakfast packed with whole grains and warm fall flavors. They also make a great grab-and go snack that

    If you've been reading the blog for a hot minute, you know I've been a long-time Kroger fan. I know that store like the back of my hand. It's where I do 90% of my grocery shopping. Why? Because they have incredibly affordable prices on natural and organic groceries and produce, the store is easy to navigate, and it's a three minute drive from where I live.

    So when I heard that Kroger was launching an online ordering system called ClickList, I kind of freaked out.

    These Morning Glory Baked Oatmeal Bars are a tasty, filling, nutrient-dense breakfast packed with whole grains and warm fall flavors. They also make a great grab-and go snack that

    You're saying I can order my groceries while I blog? While I snack on six different things? While I peruse Instagram? STAHP IT.

    So how does it work? ClickList is a convenient online shopping platform that allows you to choose from over 70,000 hand-selected items available in-store (fruits, veggies, snacks, you name it!). Basically you hop online and search for the items you want to order. Once you've added everything to your cart, you confirm your order online then select a date and time for pick-up. You can pay when you pick up the groceries. It's almost as easy as this delish Morning Glory Baked Oatmeal!

    Screen Shot 2016-08-24 at 10.22.34 AM There's really nothing complicated about the process. You can even make changes to your order up until 11:59 pm of the day before your order is scheduled for pickup.

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    I personally really like how you can view your recent purchases and easily add them to your cart since I'm a creature of habit and I pretty much always buy the same stuff. Halle-freaking-lujah!

    Having someone else shop for the ingredients in this oatmeal bake like made my life last week.

    This breakfast of champions is the perfect morning fuel for kiddos and adults of all ages. It's 100% whole grain, packed with secret fruits and veggies, and is totally free of refined sugar, oil, and butter. To make it gluten-free, simply use certified gluten-free oats. Feel free to toss in more dried fruit, granola, chocolate chips, or whatever tickles your fancy. The best part is that these double as a grab-and-go snack if you're Super Mom or Super Wife or Super Human and already have the breakfast situation all figured out.

    These Morning Glory Baked Oatmeal Bars are a tasty, filling, nutrient-dense breakfast packed with whole grains and warm fall flavors. They also make a great grab-and go snack that

    When I had time, I loaded up on the pure maple syrup and almond butter for toppings. Go wild, breakfast beauties!

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    Morning Glory Baked Oatmeal Bars

    ★★★★★ 5 from 9 reviews
    • Author: Alexis
    • Cook Time: 40 mins
    • Total Time: 40 mins
    • Yield: 9 bars 1x
    • Category: Breakfast
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    These Morning Glory Baked Oatmeal Bars are a tasty, filling, nutrient-dense breakfast packed with whole grains and warm fall flavors. They also make a great grab-and go snack that's kid-approved! Vegan and gluten-free.


    Ingredients

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    • ⅓ cup walnuts, chopped
    • 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water
    • 2 ½ cups old-fashioned oats (certified gluten-free if necessary)
    • ¼ cup coconut sugar (can sub brown sugar)
    • 2 tsp cinnamon
    • ¼ tsp salt
    • 1 cup mashed overripe banana (2 large bananas)
    • 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk
    • ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1 cup diced apple (use a large apple and save the leftovers for topping)
    • ½ cup shredded carrots (I used Kroger's pre-shredded kind)
    • ¼ cup dried cranberries or raisins

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350F. Spread walnuts on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 7-8 minutes, or until golden and toasty. Set aside.
    2. Spray an 8x8 inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.
    3. Place flax and water in a small bowl, stirring to combine. Set aside to gel for 5 minutes.
    4. Place ½ cup oats in a blender or food processor (I used my Nutribullet). Blend until it resembles flour. Dump into a large mixing bowl and stir in remaining 2 cups of oats, coconut sugar, cinnamon, salt, and toasted walnuts.
    5. Mash bananas in a separate medium mixing bowl. Add almond milk, applesauce, vanilla, and flax mixture. Mix well then fold in apple, carrot, and cranberries. Pour wet mixture into dry and stir until just combined.
    6. Pour into prepared dish. Top with thinly sliced apple if desired and bake for about about 40 minutes.
    7. Slice into 9 pieces. Top with pure maple syrup, nut butter, or toppings of choice. Eat room temp as a snack bar or heat in microwave for a quick breakfast!


    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 bar
    • Calories: 190
    • Sugar: 14g
    • Sodium: 90mg
    • Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
    • Carbohydrates: 34g
    • Fiber: 5g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 0mg

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    These Morning Glory Baked Oatmeal Bars are a tasty, filling, nutrient-dense breakfast packed with whole grains and warm fall flavors. They also make a great grab-and go snack that

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    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Alyssa says

      April 05, 2022 at 4:05 pm

      These sound delicious! I have all the ingredients on hand except for the flax. Could I use an egg instead? Or just omit the flax? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        April 05, 2022 at 8:41 pm

        Ya just use an egg!

        Reply
    2. Katy says

      April 01, 2020 at 2:42 pm

      Love these oatmeal bars for quick breakfasts! They are perfectly sweet with a dense, nutty texture. I love that you can easily make substitutions with nuts or dried fruit as well. Planning to have these on a weekly rotation!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        April 02, 2020 at 11:29 am

        Thank you so much, Katy!

        Reply
    3. my weight loss advisor says

      February 03, 2019 at 10:57 am

      Magnificent goods from you, man. I have understand your stuff
      previous to and you're just extremely great.

      I actually like what you've acquired here, certainly like what you
      are saying and the way in which you say it. You make it enjoyable and you still take care
      of to keep it smart. I can not wait to read much more from you.
      This is actually a great website.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. my weight loss advisor says

      February 03, 2019 at 10:57 am

      Magnificent goods from you, man. I have understand your stuff
      previous to and you're just extremely great.

      I actually like what you've acquired here, certainly like what you
      are saying and the way in which you say it. You make it enjoyable and you still take care
      of to keep it smart. I can not wait to read much more from you.
      This is actually a great website.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Autumn says

      May 17, 2017 at 5:52 pm

      Very great and yummy! I made a few changes to the recipe though. I took out sugar completely and didn't really replace it with anything, I added about a tablespoon of chia seeds (and a little extra), about 2 tablespoons of almond butter in the wet batter, and added about 1/4 cup more of oats and carrots. I baked them the full time, and they might have been a little less moist if I cooked them a little longer. I should have added a little more ground and rolled oats, but they turned out fine either way! Definitely will be coming back to this recipe in the future.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    6. Autumn says

      May 17, 2017 at 5:52 pm

      Very great and yummy! I made a few changes to the recipe though. I took out sugar completely and didn't really replace it with anything, I added about a tablespoon of chia seeds (and a little extra), about 2 tablespoons of almond butter in the wet batter, and added about 1/4 cup more of oats and carrots. I baked them the full time, and they might have been a little less moist if I cooked them a little longer. I should have added a little more ground and rolled oats, but they turned out fine either way! Definitely will be coming back to this recipe in the future.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    7. Rania says

      September 27, 2016 at 1:07 pm

      Can I use milk or soy milk instead of almond milk? And are the walnuts a must?!
      Thank you

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 27, 2016 at 2:11 pm

        Yes any milk will do! And no the walnuts are optional πŸ™‚

        Reply
    8. Rania says

      September 27, 2016 at 1:07 pm

      Can I use milk or soy milk instead of almond milk? And are the walnuts a must?!
      Thank you

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 27, 2016 at 2:11 pm

        Yes any milk will do! And no the walnuts are optional πŸ™‚

        Reply
    9. Mary @ Fit and Fed says

      September 20, 2016 at 12:51 am

      I've never yet made baked oatmeal, I'll have to give this a try. I too love to grocery shop, but lately the Amazon Now service that our food co-op (PCC) has partnered with has been very convenient! You order online and it's delivered within two hours for a small fee.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 20, 2016 at 10:04 am

        Make 'em you won't regret it! Thanks for reading πŸ™‚

        Reply
    10. Mary @ Fit and Fed says

      September 20, 2016 at 12:51 am

      I've never yet made baked oatmeal, I'll have to give this a try. I too love to grocery shop, but lately the Amazon Now service that our food co-op (PCC) has partnered with has been very convenient! You order online and it's delivered within two hours for a small fee.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 20, 2016 at 10:04 am

        Make 'em you won't regret it! Thanks for reading πŸ™‚

        Reply
    11. Jess Wright @ The Cookbook Obsession says

      September 17, 2016 at 8:50 am

      These look wonderful! My boys go GA-GA over anything with bananas and apples. I always need something easy for breakfast too. Looks great, I can't wait to try it

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 18, 2016 at 6:51 pm

        I go gaga over banana + Apple everything too! I hope they love them πŸ™‚

        Reply
    12. Jess Wright @ The Cookbook Obsession says

      September 17, 2016 at 8:50 am

      These look wonderful! My boys go GA-GA over anything with bananas and apples. I always need something easy for breakfast too. Looks great, I can't wait to try it

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 18, 2016 at 6:51 pm

        I go gaga over banana + Apple everything too! I hope they love them πŸ™‚

        Reply
    13. Lauren says

      September 11, 2016 at 10:01 pm

      I actually love food shopping too. When life got cray to the cray cray busy before we left for hols, luckily I had a fabulous boyfriend who went and food shopped for us - what a gem. If I lived in the US I would totes use this for busy times. Shopping until 11.59 and having it the next day - how amazing is that!?
      P.s. the recipe looks delicious, as perrrrr x

      Reply
    14. Lauren says

      September 11, 2016 at 10:01 pm

      I actually love food shopping too. When life got cray to the cray cray busy before we left for hols, luckily I had a fabulous boyfriend who went and food shopped for us - what a gem. If I lived in the US I would totes use this for busy times. Shopping until 11.59 and having it the next day - how amazing is that!?
      P.s. the recipe looks delicious, as perrrrr x

      Reply
    15. Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says

      September 09, 2016 at 7:54 pm

      These oatmeal bars look SO good. Love the apple slices on top.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 10, 2016 at 9:53 pm

        The apple slices make such a tasty impact! Thanks for reading, chica.

        Reply
    16. Lauren @ The Bikini Experiment says

      September 09, 2016 at 7:54 pm

      These oatmeal bars look SO good. Love the apple slices on top.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 10, 2016 at 9:53 pm

        The apple slices make such a tasty impact! Thanks for reading, chica.

        Reply
    17. dixya @food, pleasure, and health says

      September 08, 2016 at 11:50 pm

      having premade bars make life so easy..i usually make date or peanut butter based ones..but this is so Fall friendly!!!!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 09, 2016 at 7:00 am

        Totally agree. I just pop 'em in the freezer & go! Thanks for reading πŸ™‚

        Reply
    18. dixya @food, pleasure, and health says

      September 08, 2016 at 11:50 pm

      having premade bars make life so easy..i usually make date or peanut butter based ones..but this is so Fall friendly!!!!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 09, 2016 at 7:00 am

        Totally agree. I just pop 'em in the freezer & go! Thanks for reading πŸ™‚

        Reply
    19. Char says

      September 08, 2016 at 1:59 pm

      OMG! I have to make these SOON!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 08, 2016 at 3:25 pm

        Do it! Incredibly yum.

        Reply
        • Carl says

          December 08, 2016 at 9:52 pm

          I think they need more protein or eat with milk. I'd add some protein powder and/or peanut butter powder. 4 grams not enough protein for breakfast.

          Reply
          • Alexis says

            December 09, 2016 at 7:33 am

            Would be so delish slathered in some PB πŸ™‚

    20. Char says

      September 08, 2016 at 1:59 pm

      OMG! I have to make these SOON!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        September 08, 2016 at 3:25 pm

        Do it! Incredibly yum.

        Reply
        • Carl says

          December 08, 2016 at 9:52 pm

          I think they need more protein or eat with milk. I'd add some protein powder and/or peanut butter powder. 4 grams not enough protein for breakfast.

          Reply
          • Alexis says

            December 09, 2016 at 7:33 am

            Would be so delish slathered in some PB πŸ™‚

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