These delicious baked oatmeal bars are a great option for an on-the-go breakfast or snack. Oatmeal has tons of heart-healthy fiber that has been shown to lower cholesterol and aid digestion. The bars are also packed with nuts, good fats and a little natural sweetness. They’re sure to keep you full and satisfied!
Ingredients
(Makes approx. 9-12 bars)
Base
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 3/4 cup slivered almonds (preferably raw)
- 1/2 cup raw pecans, walnuts, cashews or other nut of choice
- 1/2 cup dried Goji berries
- 3-8 unsweetened chocolate discs OR 1/4 cup raw cocoa powder OR cacao nibs. (Adjust according to how chocolate-y you want your bars to be).
- 2 small-medium ripe bananas (or 1 large)
- 4 tablespoons raw honey (Adjust according to sweetness preferences)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1 scoop plant-based protein powder (optional)
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 1/4 cup dried Goji berries
- 2 tablespoons raw hemp seeds
- 2-3 tablespoons raw shredded coconut
- 2-3 tablespoons almond milk or nut milk of choice (use less if using no-bake method).
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Prepare a 9×9 baking pan by lightly greasing with coconut oil or lining with parchment paper.
- Combine ingredients in food processor fitted with S-blade and pulse or grind until a thick batter is formed. It should be fairly thick and sticky, not liquid. If it seems too watery, add more oats.
- With a spatula, smooth mixture into baking pan as evenly as possible.
- Bake for 12 minutes, or until mixture no longer feels wet to the touch.*
- In a medium bowl, stir topping ingredients together with a spoon or spatula. Spread topping evenly over bar base.
- Return to oven and bake an additional 8 minutes.
- Let bars cool. Cover with plastic and store in fridge overnight, or for a minimum of 2 hours before slicing.
- Add 8 minutes to the bars’ initial baking time. *
- Mix the topping with 3 tablespoons peanut butter (or other nut butter).
- Spread topping evenly over baked bars.
- Allow to set in fridge for 2-3 hours or overnight before slicing.
*Bake time may be longer for thicker bars.
Bars are best stored in the fridge, as they will be soft when warm.
Dietary Guide:
Gluten Free– Yes*
Dairy Free– Yes
Sugar Free– No
Vegetarian– Yes
Vegan– Yes
Nut Free– No
*pure oats by themselves are gluten free, however, most commercial oats are processed in facilities that also process wheat, barley and rye.
Nutrition facts (approximate)
Whole recipe (without protein powder, with baked topping option)
2,908 Calories, 321g Carbs (112g Sugar), 159g Fat, 76g Protein, 123mg Sodium
Serving sizes will vary. To figure out the nutrition per serving, simply divide the figures above by the number of servings you’ve made.
Did you make this recipe? What did you think? Let us know in the comments, or e-mail julia@ombodyhealth.com.