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I love healthy oatmeal bars and these baked Chocolate chip oatmeal bars are just perfection. They are easy to make, nutritious, and the perfect healthy breakfast on-the-go recipe or dessert. A filling and kid-friendly recipe to make any day of the week.
If you want something no-bake, then try out these no-bake peanut butter oatmeal bars.
Not sure what to do with those ripe bananas on your kitchen counter? Look no further. These healthy chocolate chip oatmeal bars are the perfect recipe. Knowing that the kids will love them will be a big bonus, too. Loaded with flavor and fiber, they are the perfect breakfast oatmeal bars to make and save for the entire week.
Serve them as a snack, a breakfast meal, or dessert. Baked Oatmeal bars are one of our favorite ways to make oatmeal and add more fiber to our diet. They can easily be made gluten-free and vegan-friendly.
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Why you will love this
- Healthy and good for you: Loaded with good-for-you ingredients and a healthy dose of fiber from the rolled oats.
- Easy and simple: These healthy oatmeal bars are really easy to make with simple ingredients. Mix all the ingredients and pop in the oven.
- Perfect for on-the-go: Always in a hurry to leave the house in the morning, these oatmeal bars are a great option to grab and enjoy in the car on your way to school or work.
Ingredients you will need
Below is a list of ingredients you will need for this recipe. The full measurements are found further down in the recipe card.
- Flax seed: a great way to add in fiber
- Bananas: make sure the banana is ripe
- Yogurt: I used coconut yogurt but you can use any other yogurt of choice.
- Nut butter: any nut butter like almond butter, peanut butter, or cashew butter
- Honey: I used honey for the sweetener, but you can use agave or maple syrup.
- Almond milk: don’t have almond milk, use any other milk.
- Oats: best to use rolled oats, but quick oats will work. Consistency will vary
- Baking powder and Vanilla extract
- Chocolate chips: I used dark chocolate chips but dairy-free or sugar-free will work just fine.
How to make oatmeal breakfast bars
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper. In a small bowl whisk the flaxseed with water.
In a large bowl, whisk the following 5 ingredients. Add in the flax egg mixture, then incorporate the remaining 4 ingredients.
Pour the batter into your prepared pan. Bake for 25 minutes, then allow it to fully cool before slicing it.
Frequently asked questions
The quick answer is yes they are. A more honest answer is be aware of store-bought oatmeal bars that tend to be loaded with sugar and preservatives. Making your own oatmeal bars at home are a much healthier option. Knowing the ingredients you are putting in your oatmeal bars will make a huge difference. They are a filling, nutritious, and delicious treat that everyone can enjoy including the kids.
Once cooled, place the oatmeal bars in a sealed container and store them in the fridge for up to 7 days. When ready to eat, you can either enjoy cold or reheat in the microwave.
For this baked oats recipe, you can use either quick oats or rolled oats. Either one works. Keep in mind the consistency and texture will vary slightly
Recipe notes and tips
- Serving size: one square bar
- Any milk of choice works. So If you don’t have almond milk, use 2% milk.
- Honey: For sweetener, I used honey, but this ingredient can be substituted with agave or maple syrup.
- Yogurt: I used coconut yogurt but any other yogurt would work. You will need to use dairy-free yogurt if you want a vegan version.
- To make this vegan: do use non-dairy yogurt, maple syrup or agave, almond milk, and dairy-free chocolate chips.
- For a gluten-free option, you can use GF rolled oats and make sure none of the other ingredients you are putting in have any wheat or ingredients with gluten.
- Make sure you allow these oatmeal bars to cool off completely before you cut them into squares and serve.
- Consider adding nuts if you prefer something crunchy. Walnuts would be a great choice.
- Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 7 days. You can keep these on the kitchen counter for up to 4 hours the same day you make them.
More oatmeal recipes
- Healthy Oatmeal Bars
- Chocolate Oatmeal Pancakes
- Pumpkin Oatmeal Cookies
- Blueberry Overnight oats
- Healthy Banana Oatmeal Cookies
- Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
- Homemade Oatmeal Granola Bars
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Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon ground flax seed
- 3 Tablespoons water
- 2 large spotted bananas, pureed
- 1/4 cup coconut yogurt
- 1/4 cup nut butter
- 1/4 cup honey, or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup almond milk, or any milk of choice
- 2 1/2 cups rolled oats, quick oats work too
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips, sugar-free, or dairy-free
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk the 1 Tablespoon ground flax seed with 3 Tablespoons water.
- In a large bowl, whisk the next 5 ingredients (2 large spotted bananas-mashed, 1/4 cup coconut yogurt, 1/4 cup nut butter, 1/4 cup honey, and 1/2 cup almond milk). Add in the flax egg mixture and mix to combine.
- Next, incorporate the remaining 4 ingredients (2 1/2 cups rolled oats, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 cup dark chocolate chips)
- Pour the batter into your prepared pan.
- Bake for 25 minutes, then allow it to fully cool before slicing it.
Notes
- Serving size: one square bar
- Use rolled oats instead of quick oats. Quick oats will work too but the texture will change.
- Any milk of choice.
- Honey: can be substituted with agave or maple syrup
- Yogurt: I used coconut yogurt but any other yogurt would work
- To make this vegan: do use non-dairy yogurt, maple syrup or agave, almond milk, and dairy-free chocolate chips
- For gluten-free, use GF rolled oats
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I made these they come out lovely. How should I store them ?
I like to store them in a container in the fridge.
So nice and yummy
Soooo good with coffee! Highly recommended!
Thanks David
Can you specify what the “Following 5 ingredients” and the “remaining 4 ingredients” are?
Hi. Yes sure. So first, you will mix the flax seed with the water. Then add the pureed bananas, yogurt, nut butter, honey, and almond milk. Mix. Next, add the oats, baking powder, vanilla, and dark chocolate chips. Mix again.
What is the flax egg mixture you mention in your instructions?
It is sometimes used in baking for vegan options. Found in baking isle