Now when I say “The BEST”, I don’t say that lightly. I realize that I’m making quite the bold statement over here! But Y’ALL. Oh my goodness. These baked oatmeal breakfast bars are truly amazinggggggg!
Also, you might be saying to yourself “Christine, where are the holiday recipes??”. I know, I know. Seems like that’s all I should be making these days! But I’m taking a little break from the holiday hustle and bustle this week since I started my holiday season a tad early and all (more on that in this Vegan Chickpea & Sweet Potato Bowls recipe post). Anyway, it’s like 75 outside as I’m writing this, so it’s a little bit tough to feel all festive. Don’t worry, cold front coming in tonight and I will hopefully be back to my usual, Christmas obsessed self!
In the meantime, we’ve got all kinds of holiday posts for your healthy holiday cooking and baking:
- Easy Gingerbread French Toast Bake
- Maple Pecan Pie Latte
- Gluten Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Gingerbread Cookie Overnight Oats
- Healthy Gingerbread Cookies
These Baked Oatmeal Breakfast Bars are quick and easy to make!
These Baked Oatmeal Breakfast Bars are quick and easy to make!And, of course, perfect to take on-the-go. Because REAL LIFE, right? Since the holidays are total madness for a lot of us, these baked oatmeal breakfast bars are really great for staying healthy and fueled. So maybe in a way these ARE a holiday recipe? Yeah? No? Ok, well I tried.
For these Baked Oatmeal Breakfast Bars, you’ll need oats (I love using rolled oats), sliced almonds, maple syrup, honey (or agave), almond butter (cashew butter would be yummy, too), cinnamon, chocolate chips, and protein powder. I personally love this vanilla protein powder, but there are tons of options out there!
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Here’s the recipe for The BEST Baked Oatmeal Breakfast Bars!
The BEST Baked Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 4 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 Tbsp sliced almonds
- 1/2 Tbsp cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Mix all ingredients together.
- Place the mixture on an oiled baking sheet and bake for 25 minutes (or until the bars can hold their shape).
- Remove, let cool, and slice into bars.
- Serve and enjoy or save for later!
Sam says:
I didn’t have maple syrup or protein powder so I used brown sugar and 1/4 cup of almond meal. I also added 1/4 tsp of salt, 1 tsp vanilla, and a 1/4 cup of milk (but I bet coconut oil could’ve worked as well). These came out pretty good. I wasnt expecting to taste so much of the almond butter but it came through pretty strong. Overall I would definitely make these again. Thanks for the recipe.
ASTRID CRAIG says:
Can’t wait to try these! They look great. Am I able to add some liquid to the recipe? I’m a bit afraid it will come out in the dryer side. Thanks!
Deanna says:
Can you tell me a weight or volume equivalent for the protein powder? A lot of brands have different size scoops and 4 sounds like a lot for mine!
Ishmael says:
Hello, i notice you mention that is 144 calories per bar but you didn’t mention how much protein is in each bar? Do you know how many grams of protein each bar would be?
Kathleen Mullins says:
Cut into 12 square they are 6 WW POINTS on green and blue and 5 on purple.
Curtis says:
How many WW point’s are these oatmeal bar’s ??
Ashley says:
Just made these and they’re so yummy! Not sure they will make it until breakfast! I substituted applesauce for the maple syrup and chocolate protein powder for vanilla and they still turned out great!
Christine McMichael replied:
Love it!! 🙂
Kristin S. says:
Thanks for sharing a great recipe! Awesome website!!!
SKMelton says:
I didnt have any protein powder so I added 4 Tbsp of flax seed meal as well as I was out of almonds so I chopped up cashews and used those. Other than turning out a little crumbly they were delicious!
Leslie says:
Is there anything I can use in place of the protein powder??
Christine McMichael replied:
A good option would be to try almond or oat flour!
Emily replied:
How much almond flour would you sub for the 4 scoops of protein powder