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Delicious and healthy homemade oatmeal bars with nuts and dried fruits

Healthy Oatmeal Bars

These Healthy Oatmeal Bars are a wholesome treat, perfect for chilly mornings and after-school snacks, with a delightful mix of oats, maple syrup, and seasonal fruits.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 16 bars
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats Use certified gluten-free if needed
  • 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour Or all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted Or neutral oil
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt or Greek yogurt

Add-ins

  • 1/2 cup chopped apples or dried cranberries Seasonal swap
  • 1/3 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or almonds) Optional

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter, maple syrup, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, and yogurt until smooth.
  • Stir the wet mixture into the dry ingredients just until combined. Fold in apples or dried cranberries and nuts if using. The batter will be thick and slightly sticky.
  • Press two-thirds of the mixture firmly into the prepared pan to form the base. Sprinkle the remaining mixture over the top to make a light crumble.

Baking

  • Bake for 22–28 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.

Cooling and Serving

  • Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, then lift out using the parchment overhang and cut into bars.

Notes

Measure your oats and flour by spooning into the cup and leveling with a knife to avoid dense bars. Room-temperature eggs help the batter emulsify evenly. Don’t overbake — the bars continue to firm up as they cool. For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of orange zest or 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerate for up to 7 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6g
Keyword Baking, Fall Treat, healthy snack, Oatmeal Bars, Quick Recipe
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