Oatmeal Breakfast Bars Recipe

I love a quick and easy breakfast option. Check out these Breakfast Sliders, this Breakfast Fried Rice or this on the go Breakfast Bowl!

Oatmeal Breakfast Bars Recipe

This delicious recipe is so easy to make and comes together in less than 40 minutes (and that includes the baking time)! I know that sometimes things with oatmeal can taste bland but you don’t have to worry about that with this recipe. Filled with flavor, these oatmeal bars make the perfect on-the-go breakfast. They are topped with a brown sugar maple glaze that melts in your mouth. And, as a bonus, not only are they delicious but they can be frozen and made ahead of time!

What’s in a Breakfast Oatmeal Bar?

These bars use pantry staple ingredients that I bet you already have on hand. Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for all of the exact measurements.

Rolled Oats: Providing a hearty texture and a good source of fiber, rolled oats form the base of these bars, offering sustained energy throughout the day. Oat Flour: Used to enhance the oat flavor and create a soft, moist texture, oat flour contributes to the overall chewiness of the bars. Whole Wheat Flour: Adding a nutty undertone and additional fiber, whole wheat flour complements the oats. Salt: The salt enhances the flavors in the recipe. Oil: The oil makes sure these oatmeal bars aren’t so dry that they fall apart. Maple Syrup: Maple syrup not only sweetens the bars but also provides a delicious taste. Brown Sugar: Adding depth and moisture, brown sugar contributes a caramel-like sweetness, complementing the maple syrup for a richer flavor. Eggs: The eggs bind the ingredients together in the recipe. Vanilla Extract: A splash of vanilla elevates the taste of these oatmeal breakfast bars!

For the Glaze

Powdered Sugar: Creating a smooth and sweet glaze, powdered sugar adds a silky texture while sweetening the top layer of the bars. Real Maple Syrup: This complements the maple thats inside the breakfast bars. Milk: This helps the powdered sugar to become smooth and creamy.

How to Make Homemade Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

These bars are way to make! You just mix, pour, bake and cut! Add on that delicious drizzle and you will never have to buy these at the store again!

Don’t overbake! Bake these oatmeal breakfast bars just long enough for the center to be set and the edges to barely start turning brown. Let them cool completely before cutting. Don’t skip the parchment paper. The parchment paper makes it easy to lift the bars from the pan without them sticking to the bottom of the pan. Make them a small snack: If you prefer these to be more of a snack rather than a whole breakfast, you can cut them into bite-sized pieces for a smaller breakfast snack! Make the glaze thinner: If you prefer a thinner glaze, add additional milk 1 teaspoon at a time until it’s thin enough to pour a thin layer over each bar. Toppings: Instead of the glaze, try drizzling honey, chocolate, peanut butter over the top. You can then add on some shredded coconut, bananas or some sliced almonds to make these bars different every time!