Description

Healthy Oatmeal Breakfast Bars are a nutritious, no-sugar, no-flour snack made with rolled oats, ripe bananas, and raisins. They provide a wholesome, fiber-rich option for breakfast or a quick grab-and-go treat.

Ingredients

2 cups (180g) rolled oats (old-fashioned, not instant)

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 large egg

1 cup (240g) mashed ripe bananas (about 2–3 medium bananas) or unsweetened applesauce

1/2 cup (120ml) milk (any type: dairy, almond, oat)

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1 cup (about 150g) raisins (or chopped dates/cranberries)

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg, mashed bananas (or applesauce), milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until fully incorporated.
Fold in the raisins (or other dried fruit) until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow the bars to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before cutting into squares.

Notes

Feel free to substitute the raisins with other dried fruits like chopped dates, cranberries, or apricots. You can also add fresh fruit like blueberries or chopped apples.
For extra texture and nutrition, add chopped nuts like walnuts or almonds, or mix in chia seeds or flaxseeds.
If you prefer a spicier flavor, try adding a pinch of nutmeg, cloves, or ginger.
These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or in the fridge for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze them for up to 3 months.
If you don’t have buttermilk, substitute with regular milk mixed with 1 tbsp of vinegar or lemon juice.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: undefined
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 120
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 60mg
Fat: 2g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 20mg