Best 3 Chewy Fruit Oatmeal Bars Recipes

Indulge in a delightful chewy fruit oatmeal bar, a wholesome and satisfying snack or breakfast treat. Crafted with wholesome oats, dried fruits, nuts, and a touch of sweetness, these bars are packed with flavor and texture. They're perfect for meal prep, on-the-go snacking, and satisfying your sweet cravings without compromising on nutrition. With variations featuring classic raisins and walnuts, tangy cranberries and pecans, and a tropical twist of pineapple and macadamia nuts, there's a flavor combination to suit every taste. Discover the goodness of chewy fruit oatmeal bars and embark on a culinary journey that nourishes your body and soul.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

CHEWY FRUIT AND OATMEAL BARS (BREAKFAST ON THE GO!)

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I took this out of my latest Easy Home Cooking magazine. It's a Quaker oatmeal recipe. I have been looking for an easy breakfast for my two little ones and this looks like a winner. I think any low fat yogurt would do nicely depending on the fruit you choose. Can't wait to try it!

Provided by PeytonandKaylansMama

Categories Breakfast

Time 43m

Yield 24 bars, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 (8 ounce) container low-fat vanilla yogurt (or plain)
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons nonfat milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
3 cups oats (quick or old fashioned)
1 cup diced dried mixed fruit (or raisins or dried cranberries)

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F
In large bowl combine sugars, yogurt,egg whites, oil, milk and vanilla; mix well.
In medium bowl combine flour baking soda, cinnamon and salt; mix well.
Add dry ingredients to wet mix; mix well.
Stir in oats and dried fruit.
Spread dough onto bottom of ungreased 13x9 baking pan.
Bake 28-32 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool completely on wire rack.
Cut into bars.
Store tightly covered.

CHEWY OATMEAL FRUIT BARS

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Make and share this Chewy Oatmeal Fruit Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Healthy Youngs in NC

Categories Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup soy flour
2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
1 1/3 cups brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
2 tablespoons flax seeds (optional)
1/2 cup oil or 1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup applesauce
1 cup apricot preserves or 1 cup your favorite preserves
1/4 cup nuts (optional) or 1/4 cup coconut (optional)

Steps:

Directions, Oven at 350 degrees, have a baking pan ready.
Mix the dry ingredients together, add the oil and apple sauce and mix.
Separate about 2 cups of the mixture. Put the mixture into a pan or two - we used 1 14"x12" pan. You can grease the sides of the pan, but it isn't necessary on the bottom.
You want to pack the mixture down and have it be about 1/4 inch thick.
Spread on the preserves and then crumble the remaining dry mixture on the top.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
Let cool 10+ minutes and enjoy.
Oats & whole wheat are good for fiber, the soy adds some protein, and the apple sauce is a good partial substitute for oil/butter, keeping it pretty moist.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.4, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 11.9, Carbohydrate 30.8, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 16.1, Protein 2.8

CHEWY FRUIT OATMEAL BARS

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I have been making these oatmeal bars since about 2007. All my family, friends, and co-workers that have eaten them love them. I typically use whatever dry fruits I have on hand. I believe the more variety of fruits the better. Sometimes I add approximately 1/3 c. shredded coconut to the mixture; when doing so, I add a little...

Provided by Brenda Forbes

Categories Other Snacks

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

3/4 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 c granulated sugar
8 oz vanilla or plain, low fat yogurt
2 egg whites, slightly beaten
2 Tbsp applesauce, unsweetened
2 Tbsp skim milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 c whole wheat flour
1/2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon, ground
1/2 tsp salt
3 c old fashioned oats, uncooked
1 c dried, diced/chopped apples, dates, figs, prunes, cranberries, and/or raisins
1/4 to 1/2 c almonds, slices
1/3 c coconut, shredded - optional

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In large bowl combine sugars, yogurt, egg whites, applesauce, milk and vanilla. Mix well.
3. In separate bowl combine flours, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; stir together well.
4. Add dry ingredients to yogurt mixture and stir together well (by hand). Stir in oats, diced fruits, and almonds.
5. Spread dough in an ungreased, 9" x 13" pan. Bake 28 - 32 minutes until golden brown. Cool bars completely before cutting into bars.

Tips:

Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your bars will be.
Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing will make the bars tough.
Bake the bars until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the bars are cooked through.
Let the bars cool completely before cutting them: This will help them to hold their shape.
Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months: This will keep them fresh and delicious.

Conclusion:

These chewy fruit oatmeal bars are a healthy and delicious snack or breakfast option. They're packed with oats, fruits, and nuts, and they're naturally sweetened with honey. They're also easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying snack, give these chewy fruit oatmeal bars a try. You won't be disappointed!