Here’s a simple, wholesome, and customizable recipe for Baked Oat Bars — perfect for breakfast, snacks, or on-the-go energy.
🥣 Baked Oat Bars (Quick & Easy)
🛒 Ingredients (Makes ~12 bars)
- 2 cups rolled oats
- ½ cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- ½ cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup mix-ins (chocolate chips, dried fruit, chopped nuts, or seeds)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prep
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
2️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients
- In a bowl, combine nut butter, honey (or maple syrup), milk, and vanilla until smooth.
3️⃣ Mix Dry Ingredients
- In another bowl, combine oats, cinnamon, salt, and any dry mix-ins (nuts, seeds, dried fruit).
4️⃣ Combine
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Stir until evenly combined.
5️⃣ Bake
- Press mixture firmly into prepared pan.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
6️⃣ Cool & Slice
- Let cool completely in the pan.
- Lift out with parchment and cut into bars.
💡 Tips
- Press firmly for chewier bars; less firm = softer, more crumble-like.
- For chocolate lovers: fold in ½ cup mini chocolate chips after baking for a melty topping.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or in the fridge for 1–2 weeks.
If you want, I can also give you a high-protein version with extra seeds, protein powder, and nut butter that’s perfect for breakfast or post-workout.
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