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Healthy Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8 bars
Calories 150
Enjoy these wholesome, soft, and chewy breakfast bars made with oats, whole wheat flour, and warm spices, perfect for a quick morning boost.

Ingredients

Dry ingredients

  • 1 cup instant oats
  • ¾ cup whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 1.5 tsp ground cinnamon (see Notes!)
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter or coconut oil, melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 large egg white (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup (room temperature)
  • 6 tbsp unsweetened vanilla almond milk (room temperature)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and coat an 8-inch square pan with nonstick spray.
  • Whisk together oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk melted butter, egg white, and vanilla; stir in maple syrup and milk.
  • Combine wet and dry ingredients, folding in optional mix-ins if desired. Spread into prepared pan.
  • Bake for 9-12 minutes, cool completely, then rest for 6 hours for best texture before slicing.

Notes

For extra flavor, add nuts or dried fruit as optional mix-ins.
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $10
Course: Breakfast
Keyword: Oats