Best 13 Chewy Oatmeal Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable goodness of our chewy oatmeal bars, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. These delightful treats are meticulously crafted using wholesome ingredients, resulting in a perfect balance of chewiness and softness. Immerse yourself in the harmonious blend of oats, butter, brown sugar, and spices, culminating in a bar that is both satisfying and guilt-free. Our collection of recipes caters to diverse dietary preferences, including gluten-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free options, ensuring that everyone can savor the joy of these delectable treats. Embark on a culinary adventure as you explore our curated selection of oatmeal bar recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dessert.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

DELICIOUS CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP OATMEAL BARS



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These are the *best* bars and so easy to make, the trick to these is not to overbake, mine bake out perfectly in a 350 degree oven, second-lowest rack for 22 minutes, servings is only estimated --- add in 1 teaspoon cinnamon also if desired --- this was developed using full-fat peanut butter :)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 32m

Yield 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
1 cup brown sugar, well packed
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla (can use 1 tablespoon maple syrup or 2 teaspoons maple extract)
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups peanut butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups oatmeal (I use half quick cooking and regular oats)
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
  • Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl using an electric mixer at medium speed cream the butter with both sugars and vanilla until no sugar granules remain (about 4 minutes).
  • Add in the peanut butter and beat until combined.
  • Add in eggs and beat until combined.
  • In a bowl combine the flour with baking soda and oats; add to the creamed mixture and mix on low speed until combined.
  • Mix in chocolate chips.
  • Transfer and spread into prepared baking dish.
  • Bake for 22-25 minutes or until JUST set (do not overbake).
  • Cool then cut into squares.

CHEWY OATMEAL BREAKFAST BARS TO-GO RECIPE BY TASTY



Chewy Oatmeal Breakfast Bars To-go Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: almond butter, maple syrup, almond milk, vanilla, rolled oats, brown rice cereal, slivered almond, dried cranberry, dark chocolate, dark chocolate

Provided by Mercedes Sandoval

Categories     Breakfast

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup almond butter
½ cup maple syrup
½ cup almond milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 ½ cups rolled oats
1 cup brown rice cereal
½ cup slivered almond
½ cup dried cranberry
½ cup dark chocolate
¼ cup dark chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325˚F (160˚C).
  • Combine wet ingredients together in a large bowl.
  • Then add in all the remaining dry ingredients.
  • Add mixture into a 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) baking pan lined with greased parchment paper. Firmly press down mixture until it is one smooth layer. (If you grease the spatula as well it will prevent the mixture from sticking to it!)
  • Bake 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool 10 minutes.
  • Drizzle top with melted dark chocolate. Chill for 30 minutes, or until dark chocolate is solid.
  • Cut into 8 equal pieces.
  • Wrap each bar in parchment paper or foil.
  • Store in the freezer for up to 3 months or in the refrigerator up to 1 week.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546 calories, Carbohydrate 64 grams, Fat 29 grams, Fiber 8 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 22 grams

GRANDMA'S CHEWY OATMEAL APPLE BARS



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Make and share this Grandma's Chewy Oatmeal Apple Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Grandpa and Grandma

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 25m

Yield 24 bars, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter
2 cups brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups flour, presifted
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup chopped apple

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400. Grease 15 1/2" x 10 1/2" x 1" jelly roll pan.
  • Cream butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla in mixing bowl until fluffy.
  • Stir in flour, baking soda and salt.
  • Add oats, mix well.
  • Spread batter in pan, sprinkle with walnuts and apple bits.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
  • Cool in pan, cut into 3 1/2" x 2" bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 35.8, Sodium 180.2, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 18.6, Protein 3.4

CHEWY OATMEAL SNACK BARS



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Wonderful homemade chewy snack bars ready with maple-flavored syrup, peanut butter, quick-cooking oats and dried cranberries - perfect for a dessert.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup butter or margarine
2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2/3 cup maple-flavored syrup
2/3 cup crunchy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup wheat germ
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1 cup cherry- or orange-flavored sweetened dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening. Melt butter in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and maple syrup; heat to boiling. Boil 1 minute, stirring frequently; remove from heat. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla until mixture is smooth.
  • Stir remaining ingredients into peanut butter mixture, mixing well. Press evenly in pan. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 31 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fiber 16 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 90 mg

CHEWY APPLE-OATMEAL BARS



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A wonderful chewy treat, great for kid's lunchboxes and they freeze well, these bars can also be baked in a 11x7-inch baking pan.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen bars (approx)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cinnamon (can use more)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, room temperature
1/4 cup Crisco shortening
1 1/4 cups light-brown sugar, packed
1 egg
2 teaspoons maple extract (can use vanilla or 1 teaspoon each)
3/4 cup quick-cooking oats
3 apples, peeled, cored and chopped
1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut, chopped
mini chocolate chips (optional) or nuts (optional)
confectioners' sugar (optional)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
  • Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
  • In a bowl combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
  • In another bowl, beat the butter, Crisco shortening and brown sugar until smooth and creamy (about 5 minutes).
  • Add in egg and vanilla; beat well until combined.
  • Stir in the flour mixture, oatmeal, chopped apples, coconut, nuts or chocolate chips (if using) mix well to combine.
  • Spread into prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until bars tests done.
  • Cool and sift the confectioners sugar over top.
  • Cut into squares.

HONEY OATMEAL CHEWY BARS



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Quick to mix and quicker to disapear. I like to slightly underbake these for a more softer bar. Dont over bake or you will have rocks! For a really flavorful bar, toast the nuts and coconut in the oven while preheating...watch closely it will burn quickly.

Provided by LAURIE

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 25m

Yield 18-24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup butter (dont sub margarine)
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
2/3 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
1 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Cream butter, honey and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add egg and vanilla.
  • Mix together dry ingedients.
  • Slowly add to creamed mixture.
  • Stir in oatmeal, coconut and nuts.
  • Spread into greased 13x9 pan.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes in 350 degree oven.
  • Cool and cut into bars.
  • Store airtight with a piece of fresh bread to keep them soft.

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

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 BARS



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

Provided by No MSG

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup sugar
4 ounces vanilla yogurt or 4 ounces plain yogurt
1 large egg white, beaten
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups oats
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Mix together sugars, yogurt, egg white, oil, milk and vanilla.
  • Sift together dry ingredients and add to mixture.
  • Stir in oats and raisins.
  • Spread dough onto an ungreased 9x13-inch pan.
  • Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned.

CARROT CAKE CHEWY OATMEAL BARS



Carrot Cake Chewy Oatmeal Bars image

A new spin on an old tradition, these moist, delicious Carrot Cake Chewy Oatmeal Bars start with Duncan Hines Classic Carrot Decadent Cake Mix and transforms into an ingredient-rich treat packed with oatmeal, coconut, carrots and raisins. Different. Decadent. Dare you!

Provided by NIKKI SMITH

Categories     Other Breads

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box duncan hines classic carrot decadent cake mix
1 c hot tap water (for hydrating carrots and raisins) in the box
1/2 c packed brown sugar
1/3 c light corn syrup
2 c quick cooking oatmeal
1/2 c coconut (optional)
1/2 c nuts (optional)
3 Tbsp butter

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350° Add carrots and raisins to hot tap water. Allow to hydrate for a minimum of 5 minutes. Drain and squeeze out excess water
  • 2. In small sauce pan, melt brown sugar, corn syrup and butter on medium. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes. Remove from heat
  • 3. To a mixing bowl add the cake mix, drained carrots and raisins(are in the box), coconut, nuts, oatmeal and egg. Mix by hand until blended
  • 4. Pour in the melted brown sugar, butter mixture and stir until well mixed
  • 5. Spread evenly into a 9x13 inch, lightly greased baking pan
  • 6. Bake for 30-35mins.
  • 7. Remove from oven and immediately press down on surface of hot cooked bars with spatula.
  • 8. Cool and refrigerate before cutting.

CARROT CAKE CHEWY OATMEAL BARS



Carrot Cake Chewy Oatmeal Bars image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Yield 20 to 22 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 box Duncan Hines® Decadent Carrot Cake
1 cup Hot tap water (for hydrating carrots and raisins)
1 egg
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
2/3 cup butter
2 cups quick cooking oatmeal
1/2 cup coconut (optional)
1/2 cup nuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Add carrots and raisins to hot tap water. Allow to hydrate for a minimum of 5 minutes. Drain and squeeze out excess water.
  • In small sauce pan, melt brown sugar, corn syrup and butter on medium. Bring to a boil and cook for 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • To a mixing bowl add the cake mix, drained carrots and raisins, coconut, nuts, oatmeal and egg. Mix by hand until blended.
  • Pour in the melted brown sugar, butter mixture and stir until well mixed.
  • Spread evenly into a 9x13 inch, lightly greased baking pan.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and immediately press down on surface of hot cooked bars with spatula.
  • Cool and refrigerate before cutting.

CHEWY OATMEAL SPICE BARS



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

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 32 bars

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
4 tablespoons margarine
3/4 cup apple butter or 3/4 cup applesauce
2 egg whites or 1 egg
2 tablespoons skim milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
3 cups oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
1 cup raisins or 1 cup diced dried mixed fruit

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Beat together sugars and margarine until well blended.
  • Add apple butter, egg whites, milk and vanilla; beat well.
  • Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg; mix well.
  • Stir in oats and raisins; mix well (Dough will be moist).
  • Spread dough onto bottom of ungreased 13 x 9 inch baking pan.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.
  • Cool completely before cutting 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

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

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 old-fashioned oats. Quick-cooking oats will make the bars too soft, while steel-cut oats will make them too chewy. Old-fashioned oats are the perfect balance.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the bars tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a 9x13 inch baking pan. This is the perfect size for these bars. If you use a smaller pan, the bars will be too thick and chewy.
  • Bake the bars until they are golden brown. This will ensure that they are cooked through.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help them to set and hold their shape.

Conclusion:

These chewy oatmeal bars are a delicious and healthy snack or breakfast option. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect chewy oatmeal bars every time.

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