Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
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5
Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
Description
Oatmeal Breakfast Bars offer a straightforward mix of oats, fruit, and flavorings like cinnamon and vanilla, baked into a firm but tender bar. The combination includes quick oats along with maple syrup and applesauce for natural sweetness and moisture. Adding dried cranberries and chocolate chips brings bursts of tartness and chocolate flavor throughout the bars.
Baked at 350°F in an 8x8 pan, these bars develop a slightly golden surface while remaining soft inside. The ground flaxseed and coconut oil contribute to the texture, helping bind and add richness without heaviness. Once cooled and cut, the bars make convenient snacks or a portable breakfast.
The recipe provides a balanced blend of ingredients easy to prepare without special equipment. These bars store well once cooled and can be topped with extra dried cranberries and chocolate chips to enhance appearance and add texture.
Ingredients
- 3 cups quick oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ½ cup applesauce unsweetened
- ½ cup almond milk unsweetened
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 2 Tablespoons Flaxseed ground
- 2 Tablespoons coconut oil melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup dried cranberries plus more for topping
- ½ cup chocolate chips plus more for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.
- Combine all ingredients except for the dried cranberries and chocolate chips in a large bowl.
- Once combined, fold in the dried cranberries and chocolate chips.
- Pour mixture into the prepared baking pan. Evenly spread batter in pan using a spatula and top with additional cranberries and chocolate chips.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the bars comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven, cool completely and then cut into 9 bars and enjoy.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 9Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 259 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 bar | |
| Calories | 259kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 196mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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