Healthy Oatmeal Bars Breakfast (Gluten Free + Dairy Free)

Discover the joy of healthy snacking with Energizing Oatmeal Power Bars! These delicious homemade treats combine gluten-free rolled oats, nut butters, natural sweeteners, and nutritious fruits and seeds. Perfect for on-the-go breakfasts, post-workout refuels, or a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, these power bars are easy to customize to fit your taste. Learn how to make them and enjoy a nutritious snack that keeps you energized throughout the day!

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Ingredients

2 cups gluten-free rolled oats

1/2 cup almond butter (or any nut butter of choice)

1/4 cup pure maple syrup or agave syrup

1 ripe banana, mashed

1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

1/2 cup mixed seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, sesame)

1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, or chopped dates)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon salt

Optional: 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (dairy-free)

Instructions

Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving a little overhang for easy removal later.

Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free rolled oats, almond butter, maple syrup, mashed banana, and applesauce. Stir until well combined.

Add Dry Ingredients: Add the shredded coconut, mixed seeds, dried fruit, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt to the mixture. If you’re using dark chocolate chips, fold them in last. Mix everything thoroughly until evenly distributed.

Transfer to the Baking Dish: Pour the oatmeal mixture into the prepared baking dish. Press it down firmly and evenly using a spatula or your fingers to ensure it holds together during baking.

Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the edges start to turn golden brown and the center is set.

Cool Down: Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool in the pan for about 10 minutes. Then, using the parchment overhang, lift the bars out and let them cool completely on a wire rack.

Cut and Store: Once cooled, cut into bars of your preferred size. Store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage.

Prep Time, Total Time, Servings: 15 mins | 40 mins | 12 bars