Oatmeal On-The-Go Bars
I eat oatmeal EVERY day. I’m actually eating a bowl of it right now as I write this post — no joke. Oatmeal is one of my favorite foods, not only because it’s heart healthy and nutritious, but also because it’s nutritious, filling and beyond easy to make — which is perfect for moms that are constantly on-the-go. But I’m not the only one in our house who loves oatmeal. At breakfast, Kenya asks for oatmeal as often as he asks for pancakes, omelets and waffles.
I wanted to come up with a recipe using oatmeal that would be perfect for those days that you’re racing out the door and don’t have time to cook (I think that’s most mornings for many of us). I liked the idea of doing breakfast bars since almost every mom I know always has a LARA, Clif, or Odwala bar in their bag for themselves alongside their wallets, diapers, wipes, and sippy cups. These bars are different from the brands I just mentioned — they are essentially oatmeal in bar form, but they are equally delicious. Just prepare a batch and keep them in the fridge for several days. All you have to do as you’re heading out for the day is grab a few bars for you and your kids and you’re set.
For all of you “on-the-go” moms, this bar’s for you.
Oatmeal On-the-Go Bars (Makes 18 Bars)
2 Cups Old Fashioned Oats
1 Cup Whole Wheat Flour
1 1/2 Tsp Cinnamon
Pinch of Salt
1 Tsp Baking Powder
1 1/2 Cup Milk (any kind of milk — rice, almond, soy, cow’s — will work)
3 Tbsp Agave
1/2 Cup Applesauce
1 Large Egg
1 Tsp Vanilla
3/4 Cup Dried Fruit (Cranberries, Raisins, Blueberries, and/or Cherries)
1/2 Cup Nuts (Walnuts, Sunflower Seeds, and/or Pepitas)
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Place the first 5 dry ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine.
3. Mix the milk, applesauce, egg, agave, and vanilla in a separate bowl.
4. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stir to combine and then stir in the dried fruits and nuts.
5. Pour the oatmeal mixture into a buttered or greased 7 x 11 inch baking dish.
6. Bake for 30 minutes or until thickened and golden.
7. Cool, cut into squares and serve.
*Allow to cool, cut into squares and place in a ziploc bag to freeze up to 4 months. When ready, allow to defrost in fridge for 24-48 hours.
*Refrigerating the bars will make them last up to 5 days.
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Can I substitute honey for the agave, if so, what would be the ratio?
Thanks again for another great recipe!!!
Yes you can! It would the same measurement that the recipe calls for.
Thanks for this recipe, I can’t wait to try it. For kids too young for nuts or dried fruit, can I use mashed banana or fresh blueberries instead of dried?
Go for it!
I use a peeled, diced apple instead of the dried fruit/nuts for my little one and they’re delicious!
What can I use to substitute agave?
Honey or Maple Syrup
Great recipe! I’ll give this try soon
Hi,
If you don’t have agave can you substitute sugar of some sort and if so, how much?
These look awesome!
Thanks!
You can substitute in honey or maple syrup and use the same measurements!
Do you use toasted nuts or untoasted? (For example, would you use the pepitas from your roasted pumpkin seeds recipe?) Thanks!
I used untoasted, they bake off in the oven. You can use both.
I made them tonight and they are FABULOUS! Ironic thing is the day before I bought organic oatmeal on the run bars then found your recipe. Must say……your bars are 100% better. Thanks for such a great recipe.
Just made these & they are absolutely brilliant! My 17 month old can’t get enough of them! Thank you for a great recipe:)
That’s convenient.
I too love Oatmeal. I made these with Spelt Flour and added craisins, sunflower seeds, and a few chocolate chips. YUMMY!!!
More agave and applesauce recipes please!
Could you freeze these? I am not sure we could eat them all in a few days
Wonderful! I just made these this morning. Substituted honey for the agave and used finely chopped walnuts and a dried mixed berry blend for the dried fruit. I also added a 1/4 cup of Stevia in the Raw for a little more sweetness. My 3-year old has already eaten two of them. Thanks for the recipe!
Myself and my little 21 month old boy LOVED these! So healthy and so easy! Thanks! Will definately make more!!! And I thank you for putting the comments at the end on how to keep them (I never know how long things should last, etc).
I also would like to know if they freeze well. Just done it and the kitchen smells great!
Has anyone tried freezing these?
I make a double batch of these every other week. Then I cut into squares and individually wrap them in parchment paper and then put them in a large ziplock back in the freezer. I take them out as needed and reheat in the microwave or you could let them thaw for a while.
I cant wait to make these. I have a picky 2.5 year old, and a 18 month old. They both will not eat oatmeal!! So I am going to see if they will eat it this way! Thank you. I just found this website and its awesome!!!!