Deliciously Easy Baked Oatmeal Bars for Healthy Mornings

These Baked Oatmeal Bars are a nutritious, vegan, and gluten-free breakfast option packed with fiber and protein.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Firming Up Time 5

Total Time 35

Servings: 9 bars

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Vegan

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

2 cups Rolled Oats Gluten-free if desired.
1 cup Mashed Banana Or unsweetened applesauce or mashed roasted sweet potato.
1 cup Water Can substitute with almond milk.

For the Flavor

1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 cup Pure Maple Syrup/Agave/Honey or Stevia Use stevia for sugar-free version.
1/4 cup Oil/Nut Butter Almond butter or coconut oil.
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract

For Optional Add-Ins

1/2 cup Chocolate Chips Optional.
1/2 cup Chopped Nuts Use your favorite nuts.

Equipment

Oven
Mixing Bowl
Baking pan
Spatula

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Baked Oatmeal Bars

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line an 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it well.
In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, mashed banana, water, salt, sweetener, oil or nut butter, and vanilla extract. Stir until fully mixed.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
If desired, sprinkle chocolate chips or other toppings on top.
Bake for about 20 minutes until golden on the edges and firm to the touch.
Turn off the oven and let the pan sit inside for an additional 5 minutes.
Allow to cool on a wire rack before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 3gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 1.5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.8mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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