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.

Ruth Ramos
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These bars were a complete failure. They didn't hold together and they tasted terrible.


joanna Kukiriza
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I found these bars to be a little dry. I would add some extra butter or oil next time.


M Shahzad
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These bars are a little too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of honey next time.


Isa PerezDiaz
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I made these bars with gluten-free oats and they were still delicious.


Jenaeve Ramos
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted sunflower seeds in these bars. They turned out great!


JAMSHAID ALI
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These bars are a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and veggies.


Aleez Memon
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I love that these bars are so easy to make. I just throw all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them together.


Faith Johnny
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These bars are the perfect healthy snack. They're filling and satisfying, and they don't have any added sugar.


JANGO As
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I'm not a big fan of oatmeal, but these bars are amazing! They're so chewy and flavorful.


Shajalal Ahmed
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I made these bars for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Roxxi Allen
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These oatmeal bars are a great way to use up leftover fruit. I always have a few bananas or apples that are about to go bad, so I just throw them in these bars and they're delicious!


Andrey's Vlogs
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack.


Younos Vai
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These bars are delicious! The combination of oats, fruits, and nuts is perfect. I also love that they're naturally sweetened.


Anthony Mullen
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I love these oatmeal bars! They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I especially love the chewy texture.


MDmahamudul Islam
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These chewy fruit oatmeal bars are a great way to start your day. They're packed with oats, fruits, and nuts, and they're naturally sweetened with honey. I made them for breakfast this morning and they were a hit with the whole family!


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