These baked oatmeal bars are such an easy and convenient way to enjoy oatmeal for breakfast or as a snack. They're easily customizable and great for kids and adults!
1cupfresh berries + ½ cup more for toppingI used blueberries and chopped strawberries
Instructions
Set oven: Preheat oven to 375°F.
Mix ingredients: Combine all ingredients except for the berries in a large bowl. Stir until combined and gently fold in 1 cup of berries.
Spread batter: Pour into a 8x8 square baking pan lined with parchment. Evenly spread batter in pan and top with remaining berries. I think it looks really pretty with sliced strawberries on top.
Bake: Cook for 30-35 minutes or until bars are cooked through and hold their shape.
Let cool+ enjoy: Remove from the oven, cool and then cut into 6 bars and enjoy.
Store: Store leftover bars in the fridge for up to 1 week. Enjoy cold or reheat in a toaster oven.
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Notes
oats – make sure you grab gluten-free oats if needed!maple syrup – you can also use honey.almond milk – I like using unsweetened vanilla almond milk, but any milk will work. Use whatever you have on hand.applesauce – I prefer using unsweetened applesauce. If you don't have any applesauce on hand or simply not a fan you can use 1/4 cup mashed banana instead of the applesauce.coconut oil – butter will work too.ground flaxseed – if you don't have flaxseed, you can use 1 egg instead.berries – both fresh and frozen work for this recipe, but I prefer fresh because they don't release as much liquid as frozen berries do. I used a blend of fresh blueberries and strawberries for this recipe, but any berries will work.