Chewy Oat Bars – Super healthy kids

These chewy no-bake oatmeal bars are incredibly easy to make with simple ingredients you probably already have on hand! They are also super versatile. You can add whatever mix-ins your family likes for a nutritious breakfast or snack everyone will love!

Why we love these chewy oatmeal bars

I’m always looking for quick, nutritious snacks to take with us on the go. Sometimes we rely on the convenience of store-bought snacks, but I usually like to make my own. For starters, it’s a lot cheaper. And the best? I can control the ingredients. Most pre-packaged snacks contain far more sugar, sodium, fat, or preservatives than I’m comfortable feeding my family on a regular basis. Luckily, I can recreate most of her favorite snacks from the comfort of my own home. And most of the time it’s quick and the kids like them even better than the ones we buy in the store!

These chewy oatmeal bars are no exception. You only need a handful of ingredients, and since they’re no-bake, they come together quickly. The kids love them because they’re sweet and chewy, and the recipe is easy to double, so we have a serving on hand throughout the week. Plus, the add-ins are fully customizable (suggestions below!), keeping the flavor fresh and interesting. We hope your family loves them as much as we do!

Ingredients for Oatmeal Bars:

• Oats– For this recipe you need regular rolled oats.
• Ground Flaxseed– You want to use ground flaxseed or flax flour in these bars – your body cannot absorb all the nutrients in whole flaxseed.
• almonds– We like the texture of sliced ​​almonds in these bars.
• Dried cranberries– We like to roughly chop them before we stir them in. The smaller size helps the mix hold together better.
• Honey– Honey acts as a binding agent and provides the perfect sweetness.
• coconut oil
• vanilla extract

How to Make Oatmeal Bars:

1. Mix dry ingredients. Combine rolled oats, ground flaxseeds, slivered almonds and chopped cranberries in a mixing bowl.
2. Melt honey and coconut oil. In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the honey and coconut oil. Add the vanilla extract and stir to combine.
3. Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients. Pour the honey mixture over the oat mixture and stir well.
4. Press into the prepared pan. Press the mixture into a rectangular baking pan lined with parchment paper. Leave some overlap for easy removal. Press the mixture FIRMLY into the pan to help the bars hold their shape. Spray your hand with some nonstick spray or cover it with a piece of parchment to prevent the mixture from sticking to your hands.
5. Cool. Place in the refrigerator and chill for 1-2 hours or until chilled and firm. Cut into squares and serve!

Tips & Suggestions

Substitutions:

This oatmeal bar is so versatile. By sticking to the main components and keeping the ration of add-ins the same, the sky is the limit when it comes to creating new flavors! Here are some ideas to get you started:

• dried cherries & almonds
• dried blueberries and pecans
• Coconut chips & dried pineapple
• dried apples and walnuts
• Peanuts and mini chocolate chips
• freeze-dried strawberries and cashew nuts
• freeze-dried bananas and macadamia nuts
• Raisins and cashew nuts

How long can I store oatmeal bars?

You can store leftover oatmeal bars in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

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