Description
These Baked Oatmeal Bars are a breakfast miracle – just 10 minutes of prep gives you a week of grab-and-go meals that taste like dessert but fuel you like a champion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (270g) old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup (240ml) milk (dairy or plant-based)
- ½ cup (120ml) pure maple syrup or honey
- ¼ cup (60ml) melted coconut oil or unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (about 150g) mix-ins of choice (berries, chopped nuts, chocolate chips)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang on sides.
- In a large bowl, whisk together oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, beat eggs, then add milk, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla, whisking until smooth.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until thoroughly combined. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Fold in ¾ of your chosen mix-ins, reserving the rest for topping.
- Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish, spreading evenly. Sprinkle remaining mix-ins on top.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until edges are golden brown and center is set but still slightly soft.
- Cool in pan for 30 minutes, then use parchment to lift out. Cool completely before cutting into 16 squares.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days, refrigerate for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.