Indulge in the delightful world of oatmeal bars, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Embark on a culinary journey with our diverse collection of oatmeal bar recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic treat. From the classic and comforting flavors of the traditional oatmeal bars to the innovative and exciting variations like the peanut butter and jelly oatmeal bars, the Nutella-stuffed oatmeal bars, the apple cinnamon oatmeal bars, and the decadent chocolate chip oatmeal bars, this article has something to satisfy every palate. Whether you prefer a crispy exterior with a chewy interior or a soft and gooey texture throughout, our recipes cater to all preferences. Dive into the world of oatmeal bars and discover the perfect balance of wholesome oats, sweet and tangy fruits, rich and nutty flavors, and the irresistible allure of chocolate.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
OATMEAL-RAISIN BARS
These handheld treats are packable, snackable, sure-fire crowd-pleasers -- indoors and out.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Time 35m
Yield Makes 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square baking pan. Line bottom with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides; butter paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together butter, sugars, egg, salt, and cinnamon until smooth. Add flour, oats, and raisins; fold in just until combined.
- Spread batter in prepared pan, and bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs attached, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely in pan. Using paper overhang, lift cake onto a work surface; cut into 16 bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 3 g
NO-BAKE PEANUT BUTTER OATMEAL BARS
I have to be super careful when cooking for my daughter because of food sensitivities, so I make these no-bake peanut butter oatmeal bars with certified gluten-free oats. Everyone loves these bars when we go to picnics or potlucks, and I know there will be a dessert for my daughter! -Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 10m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine peanut butter and honey. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted and blended. Remove from heat; stir in oats. Spread into a greased 9-in. square pan; press lightly. Cool to room temperature; cover and chill for 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 17g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 122mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
APPLE CINNAMON OATMEAL BARS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: apples, sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, flour, old-fashioned oat, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, butter
Provided by Claire Nolan
Categories Desserts
Yield 12 bars
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Remove the core and thinly slice apples.
- Place apple slices in a large bowl and gently mix in sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
- In another bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, and butter. Mix until crumbly.
- Line a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking dish with parchment paper and pour ⅔ of the oats mixture in the bottom of the pan, pressing firmly to pack it down to make a crust.
- Pour apples over the crust and spread in an even layer. Pour the remaining oat mixture over the top and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Cool completely before cutting.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Carbohydrate 58 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 21 grams
DATE OATMEAL BARS
In no time at all, you can treat your family to these bars. They'll never suspect how light the snacks are. -Helen Cluts of Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Place dates, water and sugar in a small saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, about 5 minutes, stirring constantly., In a large bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda and salt; stir in melted butter and egg white. Press half of the mixture into an 8-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Spread carefully with date mixture; top with remaining oat mixture. , Bake until lightly browned, 20-25 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 114mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
STRAWBERRY OATMEAL BARS
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Time 1h20m
Yield 24 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Butter a 9-by-13-inch rectangular pan.
- Mix together the butter, flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. Press half the oat mixture into the prepared pan. Spread with the strawberry preserves. Sprinkle the other half of the oat mixture over the top and pat lightly. Bake until light brown, 30 to 40 minutes. Let cool completely, and then cut into squares.
NO-BAKE CHOCOLATE OATMEAL BARS
Yummy oatmeal and chocolate mix nicely together to make a crowd-pleasing square perfect for potlucks or cookie exchanges.
Provided by Patti82
Categories Desserts Cookies Bar Cookie Recipes
Time 2h18m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Grease a 9-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and vanilla extract. Add oats and cook over low heat until combined, 2 to 3 minutes. Spread 1/2 of the oat mixture into the prepared pan.
- Melt chocolate chips with peanut butter in small heavy saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently until smooth, about 4 minutes. Pour chocolate mixture over oat layer and spread evenly. Crumble remaining oat mixture over chocolate, pressing in gently.
- Cover with plastic wrap and chill until set, 2 to 3 hours or overnight. Bring to room temperature before cutting into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 19.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 122.7 mg, Sugar 13.3 g
CHOCOLATE CHIP OATMEAL BARS
Make and share this Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sandyg61
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 45m
Yield 16 Bars
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees with the rack in the middle position.
- Melt the butter in a large microwave safe bowl.
- Add the brown and white sugars and let cool a bit.
- Add egg, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla.
- Add flour and mix. Then add the chocolate chips and oats and mix everything up. The dough will be quite stiff.
- With a spatula spread dough evenly into a greased 8x8 baking pan.
- Bake at 350 for 25- 30 minutes.
- Cut into bars when cool.
OLD-FASHIONED OATMEAL RAISIN BARS
These tender bars from Rita Christianson of Glenburn, North Dakota have a sweet raisin filling tucked between a golden oat crust and topping. The old-fashioned treats are perfect for potlucks and cost a mere 20¢ each.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 45m
Yield about 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon. Stir in sour cream until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot filling into eggs; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Gently stir in raisins. Cool to room temperature without stirring., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. , Firmly press 3-1/2 cups of crumb mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Spread with raisin filling. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture. , Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 179 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
OATMEAL BREAKFAST BARS
This soft, chewy oatmeal breakfast bar recipe has a hint of orange marmalade, so they're a fun change of pace from typical granola bars. They're so easy to put together and so delicious, you'll find yourself making them all the time. -Barbara Nowakowski, North Tonawanda, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Breakfast Brunch Desserts
Time 25m
Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar and salt. Stir in remaining ingredients. Press into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 425° for 15-17 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 141mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
BLUEBERRY OATMEAL BREAKFAST BARS
These breakfast bars are quick and easy to make. They freeze well and can be made with many combinations of fruits and nuts. Make these and freeze them for a quick breakfast on the go.
Provided by Cheryl Belanger
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square pan.
- Combine whole oats, oat flour, brown sugar, salt, and baking soda together in a bowl. Stir in almond milk, eggs, butter, and vanilla extract until well combined. Fold in blueberries and walnuts. Spread mixture into prepared square pan; top with shredded coconut.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden and coconut is brown; about 35 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before cutting into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.2 calories, Carbohydrate 41.4 g, Cholesterol 61.8 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.7 g, Sodium 305.4 mg, Sugar 17.6 g
OATMEAL PEANUT BUTTER BARS
The best granola bars in the world, it makes a great snack in the afternoon.
Provided by Karen Heise
Categories Desserts Cookies Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- In a large bowl stir together the peanut butter, the butter or margarine, the brown sugar, the syrup and the vanilla until smooth.
- Add all the other ingredients. Stir well.
- Press the mixture into 13 x 9 inch greased pan. Bake for 20-25 minutes. Let cool on wire rack before cutting into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 148.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 56.1 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
DELICIOUS CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP OATMEAL BARS
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
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.
WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE BARS WITH OATMEAL AND CRANBERRY
A friend of my daughter's made these white chocolate chip cookie bars, and they are now one of my daughter's favorites.
Provided by Beth
Categories Desserts Cookies Fruit Cookie Recipes Cranberry
Time 1h10m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- Beat butter, brown sugar, and white sugar together in a mixing bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla extract; continue mixing until well blended.
- Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt to sugar mixture; mix well. Stir in oats, cranberries, and white chocolate chips. Pour into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the bars comes out clean, 25 to 28 minutes.
- Remove baking pan from the oven and let stand for 30 minutes. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.6 calories, Carbohydrate 34.5 g, Cholesterol 37.4 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 140.4 mg, Sugar 20.7 g
CHOCOLATE OATMEAL BARS
Rich bars that are easy to make and a hit with everyone.
Provided by Laria Tabul
Categories Desserts Cookies Oatmeal Cookie Recipes
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 inch square baking pan.
- To prepare Filling: In a heavy pot, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter and chocolate chips. Add the evaporated milk and 1/4 cup of the white sugar. Bring to a rolling boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in nuts and cool.
- To prepare cookie base: Cream 1 1/2 cups of the butter and the brown sugar together. Add the vanilla and the egg, and beat until light and fluffy.
- Add the flour, baking soda, and 1 3/4 cups of the oats and blend well.
- Press 2/3 of this mixture into the bottom of the greased pan. Spread the cooled filling on top of the cookie crust.
- Mix the remaining 1/4 cup of oats with the remainder of the cookie base, and crumble over the filling. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 57.1 mg, Fat 23.2 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 172 mg, Sugar 20.9 g
MAKEOVER OATMEAL BARS
These delicious bars are even more moist and chewier than the original recipe, but with all the old-fashioned oatmeal flavor and only half the fat! Clyde Williams - Chambersburg, PA
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the sugar, applesauce, oil and syrup until well blended. , In a small bowl, combine the oats, flour, baking soda, salt and allspice; gradually beat into applesauce mixture until blended. Stir in raisins., Spread batter into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CRANBERRY NUT OATMEAL GRANOLA BARS
Healthy homemade granola bars. This recipe is easily customizable. You can substitute the dried fruit, pecans, and chocolate morsels out for what you like.
Provided by MzTravelista
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Granola Bar Recipes
Time 46m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper or waxed paper.
- Mix oats, cranberries, pecans, ground flax seed, chocolate chips, and wheat germ together in a bowl.
- Stir brown sugar, honey, vegetable oil, and salt together in a large microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave for 30 seconds. Stir mixture and heat in microwave again until smooth, about 30 seconds more. Stir vanilla extract and cinnamon into brown sugar mixture.
- Stir brown sugar mixture into oats mixture until evenly mixed and chocolate is melted; pour into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, about 30 minutes. Lift bars out of pan by pulling by the parchment paper; cool for 5 minutes before cutting into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.8 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 2.7 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 84.6 mg, Sugar 31.6 g
FRUIT OATMEAL COOKIE BARS
This super-easy and delicious bar recipe makes a great treat. For a neat taste mix two different preserves together like apricot and strawberry or raspberry and blackberry.
Provided by Daisy
Categories Desserts Cookies Oatmeal Cookie Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
- Combine the butter, brown sugar, flour, baking soda, salt and rolled oats. Press 2 cups of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Spread the preserves over the top and sprinkle with the remaining crumb mixture, gently pressing crumbs into jam.
- Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 35 to 40 minutes. Allow to cool before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51.1 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 2.6 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 121 mg, Sugar 28.3 g
CHEWY OATMEAL BREAKFAST BARS TO-GO RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
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
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
PUMPKIN-OATMEAL BARS
Pumpkin sweets are popular at the holidays but really are yummy all year round! Try these pumpkin-oatmeal bars for a delicious mix between pumpkin bread and chewy oatmeal bars!
Provided by Kate
Categories Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Squash
Time 30m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x11-inch pan with cooking spray.
- Combine pumpkin puree, brown sugar, and eggs in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Mix together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a separate bowl. Slowly add flour mixture to pumpkin mixture until combined. Stir in oats and raisins. Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a fork inserted into the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool completely, then slice into 20 bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.8 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 16.4 mg, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 128.9 mg, Sugar 16.5 g
Tips:
- Use old-fashioned oats for a chewier texture.
- Substitute honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar for the brown sugar.
- Add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or almond extract for extra flavor.
- Stir in chopped nuts, dried fruit, or chocolate chips for a customized bar.
- Press the mixture firmly into the pan before baking to ensure the bars hold together.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into squares.
Conclusion:
Oatmeal bars are a delicious and versatile snack or breakfast option. They are easy to make and can be customized to suit your taste. Whether you prefer a classic oatmeal bar or something with a little more flavor, there is a recipe in this article that is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a healthy and satisfying snack, give oatmeal bars a try.
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