Healthy Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

By Amy's Healthy Baking · amyshealthybaking.com

Makes 16 bars

9–12 min + 6 hrs rest

Soft, chewy oat bars sweetened with maple syrup and baked low and slow, then rested overnight for the best texture.

prepPreheat oven to 300°F / 150°C
prepCoat an 8-inch square pan with nonstick cooking spray
100 g instant oats	Whisk dry ingredients	Fold in dry mixture & optional mix-ins	Spread into pan, bake 300°F / 150°C, 9–12 min	Cool to room temperature, rest 6+ hrs
90 g whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour
1½ tsp baking powder
1½ tsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp salt
14 g unsalted butter or coconut oil, melted and cooled slightly	Whisk wet ingredients, stir in maple syrup & milk
1 large egg white, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
60 ml pure maple syrup, room temperature
90 ml unsweetened vanilla almond milk, room temperature
optional: mix-ins

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