One Bowl Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

Easy, healthy, and perfect for meal prep! No mess, just one bowl.

Recipe Meta

• Servings: 12
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup honey (or maple syrup)
• 1/4 cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
• 1 ripe banana, mashed
• 1/2 cup milk (dairy or almond)
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries (or chocolate chips)
• 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Pro Tip

Toast your oats in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before mixing for an extra nutty flavor!

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix dry ingredients: Combine oats, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Add wet ingredients: Stir in honey, almond butter, mashed banana, and milk.
4. Fold in extras: Add cranberries and nuts.
5. Bake: Spread batter in pan, bake for 25 mins until golden brown.
6. Cool & slice: Let cool, then cut into 12 bars.

Chef’s Notes

• Use certified GF oats for gluten-free.
• If batter is dry, add 1–2 tbsp milk.
• Dip knife in hot water for clean slicing.
• Customize with blueberries, coconut, or dark chocolate.

My Kitchen Story

“I tested this recipe 27 times! The secret is the ripe banana—it gives natural sweetness and moisture. My kids love these bars in their lunchboxes.”

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

• Calories: 180
• Fat: 6g
• Carbs: 30g
• Protein: 4g

Detailed values:

• Total Fat 6g (8% DV)
• Saturated Fat 1g (5% DV)
• Cholesterol 0mg (0% DV)
• Sodium 120mg (5% DV)
• Dietary Fiber 3g (11% DV)
• Total Sugars 12g (includes 8g added sugar – 16% DV)
• Calcium 40mg (3% DV)
• Iron 1mg (6% DV)
• Potassium 150mg (3% DV)

Common Questions

Q. Can I use quick oats instead of rolled oats?
A. Yes, but texture will be denser. Reduce milk by 1–2 tbsp.

Q. How should I store these breakfast bars?
A. Airtight container: 3 days room temp, 1 week fridge, 3 months freezer.

Q. Can I make these vegan?
A. Yes! Use maple syrup instead of honey, plant-based butter, and non-dairy milk.

Enjoy every wholesome bite!

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