I catch a glimpse of the time as I swat at the obnoxious noise coming from my alarm clock. That can’t be right…I overslept again?
Quickly I rush around to wake up kids and make sure they have everything they need. Backpacks. A packed lunch. Clothes for gym class. Oh, and breakfast.
Some mornings, breakfast on the go is the only way to make it all work. Those are the mornings I’m thankful that I made oatmeal breakfast bars.
A Yummy, Frugal Snack
These easy oatmeal breakfast bars are great for life on the go. But they aren’t just perfect for rushed mornings. I also love this recipe because it’s another frugal way to use up leftover fruits and yogurt that got shoved to the back of the fridge.
You can create your own flavors based on what you have on hand. Chop up that apple with the bad spot and toss it in. Sprinkle the blueberries that were just a bit sour. Or mix in a variety of berries that no one is eating.
Another thing that makes this recipe versatile is that you can use frozen fruits. It’s so easy to change up to meet your needs!
Or, change the flavor by using a flavored cup of yogurt. For some reason, we often have an extra cup of strawberry yogurt that no one wants. When it nears or is just past the “best by” date, I put together some breakfast bars.
And those yogurt cups and fruit that the kids didn’t want? Now they’re breakfast bars that the same kids happily chow down on.
Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
This recipe is so easy. Mix it up, dump it, spread it out, and bake it. It’s my kind of baking!
I like to mix my first ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
Next, I put my dry ingredients into a 4 cup measuring cup and stir them.
It’s a breeze to add the dry ingredients to the wet, and it’s fewer dishes to clean. (Gotta love it!)
Then you’ll add your oats and special ingredients. Like raisins? Want to use up leftover fruit? Add whatever you works best. A little or a lot depending on what you have on hand.
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Or, you can follow the actual recipe below.
- ¾ c brown sugar
- ½ c granulated sugar
- 1 c yogurt (plain, vanilla, or whatever flavor you have that complements your fruit)
- 1 egg
- 2 T applesauce or butter
- 2 T milk
- 1 t vanilla
- 1½ c flour
- 1 t baking soda
- 1 t cinnamon
- ¼ t salt
- 3 c oats
- 1 c fruit (raisins, chopped apples, berries, whatever you have on hand)
- Preheat oven to 350.
- In a large bowl, mix sugars, yogurt, egg, applesauce, milk, and vanilla.
- In a smaller bowl (or a 4 c measuring cup), combine flour, soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients.
- Mix in oats and fruit.
- Pour into ungreased 13x9 pan. Spread to cover.
- Bake 30 minutes or until golden.
- Cut into bars once cool.
This easy Oatmeal Breakfast Bars recipe is a hit with our family. I’m sure yours will love it, too.
Add it to your menu plan and save some time and money at the grocery store.
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We keep these in the freezer for easy lunches.
What’s your favorite oatmeal flavor combination?
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These look quick, easy and yummy! I’ll have to make them soon.
These look great! I’m always on the lookout for recipes for a batch of fruit bars that can been made for the week ahead. My favourite combo – dried papaya and pecan.
Could these be made ahead and frozen?
I have never frozen them before, but I’m going to put one in the freezer today and see how it turns out! I will let you know.
I dropped one into the freezer in a sandwich bag for a week. Pulled it out last night and left it on the counter. This morning I had it for breakfast and it was still yummy! I think they freeze really well. 🙂
I really need to try this! I love oatmeal but as my kids get older I’m not always going to have the time to make it in the mornings. And we NEVER skip breakfast so I need something like this to fall back on!
These look great! Love that they’re easy and healthy as well yum 🙂
Love having easy options in the morning, can’t wait to try these and share them with my busy mom friends. Bet they would be a great post workout treat. I always struggle with re-fueling between the gym and my commute
we love to keep these things on hand, thank you for sharing this great recipe I am sure will help us save money
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Oatmeal is one of my favorite things, no matter how. I’ve never made it on breakfast bars, but it looks delicious, and the best part is how easy to make it is! Thank you for sharing Jamie!
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Every time I pull out this recipe I’m surprised at how quickly they whip right up.
You had me at “life on the go”. I’ve been on an oatmeal kick lately, and these look like just the thing. Yum! Thanks for sharing 🙂
These sound great! I’ll give them a try shortly.
This is my kind of recipe! I’ll definitely have to try these out. Thanks for sharing with us at Share The Wealth Sunday!