Oat cookie or breakfast bars
This recipe makes about 16 bars.
Prep time: 10-20 minutes Cook time: 25-35 minutes
Description
These bars can be directed more towards a breakfast sort of flavor or turned into a sweet treat to enjoy as a snack or dessert. Using the same recipe, change up your mix-ins to adjust the flavor and fill the right spot in your weekly food plan!
Tips and substitutions to know in advance
- Alternatives to chocolate chips: raisins, craisins, other small chopped dried fruit, coconut (sweetened or not depending on your preference)
- Top with nut butter and sliced banana for a more filling option
- Parchment paper is a good way to reduce cleanup time
Ingredients
- 3c rolled oats
- 1 ½ c flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 sticks melted butter
- 1c packed brown sugar (gently press into measuring cup, then add more, repeat until full)
- 1 egg
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- For breakfast feeling: 1 tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp ground nutmeg, ½ tsp ground ginger
- For sweet treat feeling: 1c chocolate chips
Process
First part:
- Melt butter
Try cutting or breaking sticks in half and putting in a microwave safe mug to melt in the microwave. 50% power for 45-90 seconds - Combine wet ingredients including sugar in a large mixing bowl, big enough to add the dry ingredients later
Use a handheld mixer, wooden spoon, or spatula — all will work well
Second part:
- Combine dry ingredients other than oats
- Use a whisk or fork to mix dry ingredients together
- Add dry ingredients, oats, and mix-ins to wet ingredients
- Mix
- Bake in a 9”x13” baking dish at 325 for 25-35 minutes
Line the baking dish with parchment paper for easier removal and cleanup - Place the baking dish on a cooling rack for 10-20 minutes
- Cut & serve
Notes for storage and reworking later
- Store in an airtight container container at room temperature for about a week
- Adding toppings like nut butter, sliced banana, or a drizzle of honey or maple syrup can change up the flavor or make a less sweet bar into more of a dessert!
