Description

Healthy Oatmeal Breakfast Bars are a delicious and nutritious way to kick-start your day. These bars blend wholesome ingredients like oats and whole wheat flour, creating a satisfying breakfast option that is both quick to prepare and easy to customize. Perfect for busy mornings or as a healthy snack, these bars are soft-baked with delightful spices that tantalize your taste buds. With the added convenience of being fridge-friendly, you can whip up a batch ahead of time and enjoy them throughout the week. Whether you prefer them plain or loaded with your favorite mix-ins such as nuts or dried fruits, these oatmeal bars are bound to become a staple in your kitchen.

Ingredients

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1 cup instant oats
¾ cup whole wheat flour (or gluten-free flour)
1 ½ tsp baking powder
1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp salt
1 tbsp unsalted butter (or coconut oil), melted
1 large egg white
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup pure maple syrup
6 tbsp unsweetened vanilla almond milk
Optional: mix-ins (nuts, dried fruit)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and coat an 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, whisk together instant oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
In another bowl, combine melted butter or coconut oil with egg white and vanilla extract. Stir in maple syrup and almond milk until well mixed.
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Add any optional mix-ins if desired.
Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan and bake for about 9 to 12 minutes until lightly golden. Allow bars to cool completely before cutting.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 130
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 100mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 0mg