Description

Start your day with these Healthy Oatmeal Breakfast Bars, a delicious and nutritious option perfect for busy mornings or on-the-go snacking. Bursting with wholesome oats and warm spices, these soft-baked bars are easy to prepare and highly customizable to suit your taste. Whether you enjoy them as a quick breakfast or an afternoon delight, they are sure to become a household favorite. Plus, they contain no cholesterol and can be made ahead of time, ensuring you always have a healthy treat at hand.

Ingredients

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1 cup instant oats
¾ cup whole wheat flour (or gluten-free flour)
1 ½ tsp baking powder
1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp salt
1 tbsp unsalted butter (or coconut oil), melted
1 large egg white
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup pure maple syrup
6 tbsp unsweetened vanilla almond milk

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 300°F and coat an 8-inch square pan with nonstick spray.
In a bowl, whisk together the instant oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
In another bowl, mix melted butter (or coconut oil), egg white, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and almond milk until well combined.
Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients and stir until just mixed; fold in any optional mix-ins.
Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan and bake for 9-12 minutes until set.
Allow cooling in the pan before slicing into squares.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 square (45g)
Calories: 150
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 80mg
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 10mg