5-Star Healthy Oatmeal Bars – Vegan & Gluten-Free Bliss
Start your day with these easy-to-make healthy oatmeal bars. They’re vegan, gluten-free, and packed with nutrients to keep you energized.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 35 mins
- Yield: 8 bars 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats (gluten-free)
- 1 ripe banana (mashed)
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/2 cup almond milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (vegan)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix mashed banana, almond butter, maple syrup, almond milk, and vanilla extract.
- Add oats, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until well combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips.
- Press the mixture into the baking dish evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until edges are golden.
- Let cool before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For extra crunch, add chopped nuts.
- Substitute peanut butter if almond butter isn’t available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg