This easy oatmeal breakfast bars recipe will save the day when you need breakfast on the go.
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, wait. Breakfast.
And that moment is when I’m most thankful that I made a quick batch of easy oatmeal breakfast bars that we can grab on our way out the door.
Easy Oatmeal Breakfast Bars: A Yummy, Frugal Snack
These easy oatmeal breakfast bars are great for life on the go. It’s one of our family’s favorite snacks for trips.
But they aren’t just perfect for rushed mornings.
Use Up Those Leftovers
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 lonely apple.
Sprinkle in the blueberries that were just a bit sour.
Grab the small bits of different berries that don’t look like much…combine them together to make a mixed berry oatmeal bar.
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!
You can even change the flavor by using a flavored cup of yogurt.
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.
Lazy baking tip: Measure your flour in a 4 cup measuring cup. Then just add your dry ingredients and stir them.
It’s a breeze to pour the dry ingredients to the wet from this measuring cup, and it’s fewer dishes to clean. (Gotta love it!)
Then you’ll add your oats and special ingredients.
Like raisins or chocolate chips? Want to use up leftover fruit? Add whatever you works best.
A little or a lot depending on what you have on hand.
Or, you can follow the actual recipe below.
Easy Oatmeal Breakfast Bar Recipe
Ingredients
- 3/4 c brown sugar
- 1/2 c granulated sugar
- 1 c yogurt (plain or your favorite flavor)
- 1 large egg
- 2 Tbsp applesauce
- 2 Tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 c all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 c quick or old fashioned oats
- 1 c fruit or chocolate chips options: raisins, chopped apples or pears, berries, chocolate chips, smashed banana, etc.
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
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In a large bowl, mix sugars, yogurt, egg, applesauce, milk, and vanilla.
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In a smaller bowl (or a 4 cup measuring cup), combine flour, soda, cinnamon, and salt.
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Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until combined.
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Mix in oats and fruit.
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Pour into ungreased 9x13 casserole dish. Spread to cover.
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Bake 30 minutes or until golden brown.
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Cool and cut into bars.
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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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!