Soft Oat and Nut Bars
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
9
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Calories
24106 kcal
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Cuisine
Vegetarian
Soft Oat and Nut Bars
Description
Soft Oat and Nut Bars bring together rolled oats, whole wheat flour, cinnamon, and brown sugar mixed with butter, egg, vanilla extract, and soy milk to form a batter. Chopped walnuts and shredded coconut add texture and flavor. The mixture is baked in a 9x9 inch greased dish until set, then cooled and cut into bars.
The oat and flour base provides a tender but chewy bar, enhanced by cinnamon's warmth and sweetness from brown sugar and coconut. Walnuts contribute crunch and nuttiness, giving the bars a satisfying mouthfeel. Baking at 375°F ensures the bars hold together without drying out.
These bars serve as convenient snacks or light desserts, suitable for packing or grazing. They can be stored in the refrigerator for nearly a week or frozen for longer preservation, making them versatile for meal prep or quick bites.
Substituting dairy milk for soy milk is possible, though it may alter sweetness. Adjust sugar accordingly if using unsweetened milk alternatives.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats $0.30, old-fashioned
- 1 cup whole wheat flour $0.38
- 1 tsp baking powder $0.09
- 1/4 tsp salt $0.02
- 1 tsp cinnamon $0.05
- 1/3 cup brown sugar $0.11
- 1/4 cup butter $0.58, room temperature
- 1 egg $0.17, large
- 1 tsp vanilla extract $0.28
- 1 cup soy milk $0.41, plain or vanilla
- 1/3 cup walnuts $0.88, chopped
- 1/3 cup coconut $0.26, sweetened shredded
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. In a medium bowl, stir together the oats, flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon until well combined.
- In a large bowl, beat together the brown sugar and butter until the mixture is light and creamy (about 2 minutes, medium speed). Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat until light and creamy again (30 seconds to one minute).
- Add half of the oat and flour mixture and beat briefly, just until combined. Start on low speed to prevent the flour from flying out of the bowl.
- Add the soy milk and beat briefly again until smooth. Always start on low speed to prevent splashing. Add the rest of the flour and oat mixture, and beat until combined (only about 30 seconds).
- Add the chopped walnuts and coconut. Stir them into the batter. Pour the batter into a 9x9 inch greased casserole dish. Bake for 30 minutes. Allow the bars to cool and then cut into 9 pieces. Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for 5-6 days, or freeze for extended storage.
Notes
- Dairy milk can replace soy milk but may reduce sweetness; adjust sugar to taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 9Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 24106 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 241.06kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 30.79g | 10% |
| Protein | 5.8g | 12% |
| Fat | 11.39g | 18% |
| Sodium | 178.82mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3.46g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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