Oatmeal Bars
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Created: 1/15/2024
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
These delicious and healthy oatmeal bars are perfect for a quick breakfast on-the-go or a snack any time of day. Loaded with nutrients from oats, nuts, and dried fruit, these bars are gluten-free and can be customized to your taste preferences.
Ingredients:
Yield: 8-10 servings
1 1/2 cups of old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup of almond flour
1/2 teaspoon of baking powder
1/4 teaspoon of salt
1/2 cup of honey
1/4 cup of coconut oil, melted
1 egg
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
1/2 cup of mixed nuts, chopped (we recommend almonds, pecans, and walnuts)
1/2 cup of dried fruit, chopped (we recommend dried cranberries and raisins)
Instructions:
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
Step 3
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, melted coconut oil, egg, and vanilla extract.
In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, melted coconut oil, egg, and vanilla extract.
Step 4
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
Step 5
Add in the chopped nuts and dried fruit and mix again.
Add in the chopped nuts and dried fruit and mix again.
Step 6
Transfer the mixture into the lined baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Transfer the mixture into the lined baking dish and spread it out evenly.
Step 7
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
Step 8
Remove from the oven and let the oatmeal bars cool in the dish for 10 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let the oatmeal bars cool in the dish for 10 minutes.
Step 9
Using the parchment paper, carefully lift the bars out of the dish and place them on a wire rack to cool completely.
Using the parchment paper, carefully lift the bars out of the dish and place them on a wire rack to cool completely.
Step 10
Once cooled, cut the bars into desired size and shape. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Once cooled, cut the bars into desired size and shape. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.