These Baked Oat Bars are the ultimate grab-and-go snack. Soft, lightly sweetened, and packed with hearty oats, they’re perfect for breakfast, lunchboxes, or an afternoon energy boost. Made with simple pantry ingredients, these bars are easy to customize and bake beautifully every time.
Whether you enjoy them plain, studded with chocolate chips, or loaded with fruit and nuts, baked oat bars are a nourishing alternative to store-bought snacks—no preservatives, no mystery ingredients, just real food.
Ingredients (Makes 12 bars)
Base Ingredients 2½ cups rolled oats ½ cup all-purpose flour (or oat flour) ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon Wet Ingredients ½ cup honey or maple syrup ⅓ cup coconut oil or melted butter 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¾ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy) Optional Mix-Ins (choose 1–2) ½ cup chocolate chips ½ cup dried cranberries or raisins ½ cup chopped nuts ½ cup fresh or frozen berries 2 tablespoons chia seeds or flaxseed Instructions
1. Prepare the Pan
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it. 2. Mix Dry Ingredients In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Stir until evenly mixed. 3. Mix Wet Ingredients In a separate bowl, whisk together honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil, eggs, vanilla, and milk until smooth. 4. Combine Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in your chosen mix-ins. 5. Bake Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 22–28 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean. 6. Cool & Slice Allow bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting out and slicing into squares or rectangles. Tips for Perfect Oat Bars Do not overbake—bars should be soft in the center. For firmer bars, chill them for 30 minutes before slicing. Use rolled oats, not instant oats, for the best texture. For extra moisture, add ¼ cup mashed banana or applesauce. Flavor Variations Apple Cinnamon: Add ¾ cup diced apple and extra cinnamon Banana Chocolate Chip: Add 1 mashed banana and chocolate chips Blueberry Almond: Add blueberries and sliced almonds Peanut Butter: Swirl ¼ cup peanut butter into the batter Storage & Freezing Store at room temperature for up to 2 days Refrigerate for up to 5 days Freeze individually wrapped bars for up to 3 months A Simple Snack You’ll Make Again and Again These baked oat bars are wholesome, versatile, and endlessly adaptable. Once you try them, they’ll become a staple in your kitchen—perfect for busy mornings, school snacks, or healthier dessert cravings.
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