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Healthy homemade oatmeal breakfast bars packed with nutrition.

Healthy Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

Delicious and wholesome breakfast bars made with rolled oats, banana or applesauce, and nut butter, perfect for a quick and healthy start to your day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: Healthy
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup mashed bananas or applesauce
  • 1/2 cup almond butter or peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Optional Mix-ins
  • to taste nuts, chocolate chips, dried fruits Add these for additional flavor and texture.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, mashed bananas or applesauce, nut butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
  3. Add any optional mix-ins if desired.
  4. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking pan.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  2. Allow to cool before slicing into bars.
Serving
  1. Serve as a healthy breakfast or snack, optionally drizzled with honey or topped with yogurt.

Notes

These bars can be stored in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for about a month. For a chewier texture, let the mixture sit for a few minutes before spreading it in the pan. Adjust sweetness and add extra toppings to your liking.