Oatmeal On-The-Go Bars

For any parent with young children, mornings can be a real challenge. That’s why I regularly whip up a batch of these convenient Oatmeal-On-The-Go Bars every couple weeks. They serve as a quick, healthy breakfast option, whether enjoyed at the table or on the move. These bars are loaded with oats, dried fruits, nuts, and apple sauce, making them a perfectly balanced and time-saving morning meal!

Author: Weelicious

Meal Type: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 12 bars

Calories: 197 kcal per serving

Ingredients

2 cups - old fashioned oats
1 cup - whole wheat flour
1 ½ teaspoons - ground cinnamon
pinch - kosher salt
1 tsp - baking powder
1 ½ cups - milk of choice
3 tablespoons - honey, agave or maple syrup
½ cup - applesauce
1 - egg
1 tsp - vanilla
¾ cup - dried fruit
½ cup - nuts

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Place the first 5 dry ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine.
Mix the milk, applesauce, egg, agave, and vanilla in a separate bowl.
Pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stir to combine and then fold in the dried fruits and nuts.
Pour the oatmeal mixture into a buttered, greased or parchment lined 7 x 11 inch baking dish.
Bake for 30 minutes or until thickened and golden.
Cool completely then cut into squares or bars and serve.

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