Description
Super easy Oatmeal Breakfast Bars made in 1 bowl with pantry staples! With no oil, eggs, or refined sugar, these make the perfect healthy breakfast on the go. These have the texture of baked oatmeal and are soft, not chewy. Make them your own with your favorite add-ins. Kid friendly and they freeze great!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt
- 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or milk of choice)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- recommended add-ins: 1/4 cup each raisins and pecans*
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F. Spray an 8x8 inch baking dish with cooking spray. (I like to line with parchment paper both ways for easy clean-up.
- Add oats, cinnamon, and salt to a medium mixing bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Add milk, applesauce, nut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla. Whisk to combine. Fold in add ins of choice.
- Pour into prepared baking dish. Bake for 40 minutes, or until bars are set and a knife comes out clean. Let cool before slicing into 9 bars.
Notes
Add-ins: These are great with chocolate chips, walnuts + dried cherries, or coconut. You could also add a chopped banana or 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries!
Nut free: To make these lunchbox friendly, use sunflower seed butter and add omit the pecans.
Higher protein: Add 1-2 scoops of collagen peptides or protein powder (they may bake more quickly). You can also add 1/4 cup hemp seeds.