Oatmeal Bars

5 from 7 votes

An easy recipe for oatmeal bars. These healthy, baked oatmeal bars are perfect for breakfast or a snack.

Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time45

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked oatmeal bars, oatmeal bars, oatmeal breakfast bars

Servings: servings

2 large eggs use flax eggs or Bob's Red Mill gluten-free egg replacer for vegan option; use 2/3 cup egg whites for low-fat option
½ cup unsweetened applesauce I buy the applesauce snack cups that are 1/2 cup portions and keep them in my pantry
½ cup brown sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
¾ cup milk use unsweetened almond milk for dairy-free, low fat or vegan option
2½ cups gluten-free quick oats
1½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ cup chocolate chips or your favorite mix-in

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 x 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
In large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, applesauce, and pure vanilla extract.
Add the oats, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon to the wet ingredients and stir until fully combined.
Fold in your choice of mix-ins.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
Bake on the center rack for 20-25 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
Allow to cool on for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Cut into 16 bars.

Oats are naturally gluten-free, but not all brands of oats are certified gluten-free. Be sure to look for brands that say certified gluten-free.
Bars too soft? Chill in the fridge before cutting for cleaner slices.
For chewy bars, don’t over bake—take them out when the edges are lightly golden.