Chewy Oatmeal Bars

These chewy no-bake oatmeal bars are surprisingly easy to make with simple ingredients you probably already have on hand! Add your family’s favorite mix-ins to create a nutritious breakfast or snack.

Why Crunchy Oatmeal Bars Are So Popular

I am always looking for nutritious snacks that are ready to eat on the go. much cheaper. And the best part? You can control the ingredients. Most prepackaged snacks contain far more sugar, sodium, fat, or preservatives than I regularly feed my family. We can recreate most of their favorite snacks.

These crunchy oatmeal bars are no exception. It only requires a handful of ingredients, and since it’s not baked, it comes together quickly. Children love it because it is sweet and crunchy. And you can easily double the recipe, so you can keep a batch on hand all week long. Plus, the add-in is fully customizable (see suggestions below!), so your flavors will always be fresh and interesting. We hope your family loves them as much as we do!

Oatmeal bar ingredients:

• oats– This recipe requires regular rolled oats.
• flaxseed powder– We would like to use powdered flaxseed or flaxseed for these bars. Your body cannot absorb all the nutrients in whole flaxseeds.
• almond– I love the texture of the sliced ​​almonds in these bars.
• dried cranberries– I like to chop coarsely before stirring. The smaller the size, the easier it is for the mixture to come together.
• Honey– Honey acts as a binder and adds the perfect amount of sweetness.
• coconut oil
• vanilla extract

How to make oatmeal bars:

1. Mix dry ingredients. Combine oats, flaxseed, sliced ​​almonds, and chopped cranberries in a mixing bowl.
2. Melt honey and coconut oil. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the honey and coconut oil together. Add vanilla essence and mix with a whisk.
3. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients. Pour honey mixture into oat mixture and stir well.
4. Press into prepared pan. Press mixture onto a parchment-lined square baking sheet. Leave some overlap for easy removal. Press the mixture firmly into the pan to help the sticks hold their shape. is useful for
5. Chill. Place in the refrigerator to chill and harden for 1-2 hours. Cut into squares and serve!

Tips and Suggestions

Replace:

This oatmeal bar is so versatile. By sticking to the main components and keeping the add-in rations the same, the sky is the limit when it comes to creating new flavors! Here are some ideas to get you started.

• dried cherries & almonds
• dried blueberries and pecans
• coconut chips and dried pineapple
• dried apples and walnuts
• peanuts and mini chocolate chips
• freeze dried strawberries and cashews
• freeze dried bananas and macadamia nuts
• raisins and cashew nuts

How long can oatmeal bars be stored?

Leftover oatmeal bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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