Baked Oatmeal Bars
Craving something sweet and healthy? Look no further than these baked oatmeal bars! Packed with bananas, chocolate chips, and nuts, and topped with a chocolatey drizzle, these bars are the perfect breakfast or afternoon snack. Plus, they’re super easy to make and store, so you can whip up a batch anytime you need a quick, delicious snack.
Why baked oatmeal bars are a healthy choice
Who needs grocery store breakfast bars when you can make these baked oatmeal bars at home? Baked oatmeal bars are not only delicious but also incredibly nutritious. Oats are a great source of fiber, which helps keep you full and energized throughout the day. They’re also rich in iron, potassium, and phosphorus, and provide healthy fats and cholesterol-fighting monounsaturated fatty acids. And by adding nuts to the mix, you get an extra boost of protein and essential vitamins. See who said something drizzled with chocolate couldn’t be good for you?
Ingredients for baked oatmeal bars
I’m not exaggerating when I say these chocolate oat bars are super simple to make. You probably already have most of these ingredients in your pantry. And, if not this recipe is super versatile so you can add or remove nuts, fruits, seeds, and anything else you prefer. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Eggs
- Old Fashioned Oats
- Almond Meal (or oat flour)
- Cinnamon
- Baking Soda
- Molasses
- Salt
- Vanilla Extract
- Bananas
- Honey
- Coconut Oil
- Peanut Butter
- Chocolate Chips
- Light Brown Sugar
- Cashews (or nut of choice)
Toppings for your oatmeal bars
One of the best things about this recipe is how versatile it is. Here are just a few ideas for toppings or mix-ins:
- Chopped Nuts
- Coconut Flakes
- Pumpkin Seeds
- Dried Fruit
How to store your baked oatmeal bars?
These bars are dairy-free, which makes them super easy to store. Simply keep them in an airtight container on the counter for up to a week. Or, if you have leftovers, freeze them in a zip-lock bag for up to 3 months. My favorite trick is to make a double batch and keep one on hand in the freezer for whenever I need a quick snack.
With these baked oatmeal bars, you can indulge your sweet tooth without sacrificing nutrition. Give them a try and let us know what you think in the comments below!
I hope you’ll love these baked oatmeal bars as much as I do! If you do make them be sure to leave a comment and a rating so I know how you liked them. Also, feel free to share them on social media, I’d love to see how they came out. Enjoy, friends!!
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Baked Oatmeal Bars
These baked oatmeal bars are a healthy and delicious snack or breakfast option. Packed with fiber-rich oats, bananas, and nuts, and topped with a chocolatey drizzle, they are easy to make and store. Plus, they are gluten-free and dairy-free.
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup almond meal (or oat flour (blended rolled oats))
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ cup molasses
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 banana (mashed up)
- 2 tbsp honey
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- 1 tbsp peanut butter (creamy)
- ½ cup chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- ¼ cup cashews (chopped)
Chocolate Drizzle
- ¼ cup chocolate chips
- ½ tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C)
- In a bowl, mash the banana and add in the egg, honey, coconut oil, vanilla extract, molasses, and peanut butter. Mix until everything is well combined.
- In a separate bowl, add the oats, almond meal, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, along with chopped cashews.
- Combine the banana mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until everything is well combined. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the mixture into a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Once done, allow the bars to cool before cutting them into even-sized pieces.
- While the bars are baking, prepare your chocolate drizzle. Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in the microwave until smooth.
- Once the bars have cooled, drizzle the melted chocolate mixture over them.
- Enjoy your delicious and healthy baked oatmeal bars!