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Healthy Oatmeal Breakfast Bars Recipe

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These Healthy Oatmeal Breakfast Bars are a wholesome, soft, and chewy morning treat packed with gluten-free oats and whole wheat flour. Lightly sweetened with pure maple syrup and flavored with cinnamon and nutmeg, they are perfect for a nutritious breakfast or snack. Simple to make and customizable with optional mix-ins like nuts or dried fruits, these bars offer a balanced blend of fiber and protein without being overly sweet.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 1 cup (100g) instant oats (gluten-free if necessary)
  • ¾ cup (90g) whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp (14g) unsalted butter or coconut oil, melted and cooled slightly
  • 1 large egg white (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup (60mL) pure maple syrup (room temperature)
  • 6 tbsp (90mL) unsweetened vanilla almond milk (room temperature)

Optional Mix-ins

  • Chopped nuts, dried fruit, or chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and coat an 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the instant oats, whole wheat or gluten-free flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until evenly combined.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the melted and slightly cooled butter or coconut oil with the room temperature egg white and vanilla extract until smooth. Stir in the pure maple syrup until fully incorporated, followed by the unsweetened vanilla almond milk.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry oat mixture to the wet ingredients and stir just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the texture tender.
  5. Add Optional Mix-ins: If using, gently fold in any optional mix-ins like chopped nuts, dried fruits, or chocolate chips.
  6. Bake: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake at 300°F (150°C) for 9-12 minutes until the bars are set but still soft.
  7. Cool and Rest: Allow the bars to cool completely to room temperature inside the pan. For best texture, let them rest uncovered at room temperature for at least 6 hours before slicing into squares and serving.

Notes

  • Use gluten-free oats and flour to make the recipe gluten-free.
  • Adjust cinnamon to taste; it adds a warm, fragrant flavor.
  • Optional mix-ins like nuts, dried fruits, or chocolate chips add texture and flavor variations.
  • Resting the bars after baking improves their soft and chewy texture significantly.
  • Ensure all wet ingredients are at room temperature for better mixing and texture.

Keywords: healthy oatmeal bars, breakfast bars, gluten-free breakfast, soft oatmeal bars, maple syrup bars, cinnamon oatmeal bars

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