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    Raisin Oatmeal Bars

    Published: Jul 27, 2021 . Modified: Nov 28, 2023 by Allie

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    These soft-baked raisin oatmeal bars are made with simple ingredients and are perfect for breakfast or snack time. They’re vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free!

    three raisin oatmeal bars stacked

    To make the oatmeal bars extra special, top them with dairy-free yogurt and fresh fruit.  Otherwise, they’ll firm up while baking so grab one and have breakfast on the go.  These healthy oatmeal bars also work great for additions to school lunches or for a not-so-super-sweet dessert (top them with a dollop of sweetened coconut whipped cream and fresh berries).

    The classic combination of cinnamon and raisin smells amazing when you start to mix the ingredients together but feel free to change out the dried fruit and nuts to suit your preferences. 

    For more flavor options try chocolate baked oatmeal, vegan baked oatmeal with apples, or blueberry lemon baked oat cups.

    How to Make Cinnamon Oatmeal Bars

    ground flax seed soaking in milk

    First, add the ground flaxseed to the milk and let it gel for 5-10 minutes while you prep the rest of the ingredients. 

    dry ingredients for oatmeal bars in a glass bowl

    Now mix all of the dry ingredients (oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt) in a large bowl. 

    stirring the dry and wet ingredients together in a bowl

    Then add the milk/flaxseed mixture, applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients and stir well to combine. 

    raisins and walnuts stirred into the oatmeal bar dough

    Next, fold in the raisins and walnuts. For easy removal, line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and pour the mixture in.  Smooth out the top and bake at 350 F (180 C) for 35-40 minutes. 

    The top should have browned slightly and the oatmeal should have firmed up.  It will continue to firm up while cooling. 

    cinnamon raising oatmeal bar dough in a baking dish

    Once done, cool the oatmeal cinnamon bars for 10-15 minutes in the baking dish then using the sides of the parchment paper as little handles transfer them to a wire rack to continue cooling.  Once cooled, cut into bars.  If you’re using cooking spray instead of parchment paper, let the oats cool completely in the pan to firm up, then cut them into bars.  

    cinnamon raisin oatmeal bars cut into squares

    Storage

    Once cooled and cut into bars, store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator, or freeze.  If you want to freeze the breakfast bars, separate the layers of bars with a piece of parchment paper so they don’t stick together.

    Tips

    • Substitute the unsweetened applesauce with ½ cup of mashed ripe banana.
    • Use either walnuts or pecans, or leave them out for a nut-free version of these vegan oatmeal raisin bars.
    • The recipe is oil-free, but if you prefer more browning around the edges, lightly coat the pan with cooking spray.
    • Stir really well, there’s no risk of over-mixing and developing gluten because there is none.  
    • The bars are naturally gluten-free, just make sure you are using certified gluten-free oats.  Oats are naturally gluten-free, but some brands are processed in factories that also process items containing gluten.
    • The ground flaxseed will help with firming up the oat bars so they’re not falling apart in your hands, just make sure your flaxseed is ground.
    • All ovens are different and the actual temperature inside your oven may not match what the display reads. With that in mind, an oven thermometer is helpful whenever you bake. 
    oatmeal bars cut into nine bars on parchment paper

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    As always, I hope you enjoy the recipe for these healthy oatmeal raisin bars!

    Originally published on August 26, 2020, updated on July 27, 2021.

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    Raisin Oatmeal Bars


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    5 from 1 review

    • Author: Allie
    • Total Time: 50 minutes
    • Yield: 9 servings 1x
    • Diet: Vegan
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    These soft-baked raisin oatmeal bars are made with simple ingredients and are perfect for breakfast or snack time. They’re vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free!


    Ingredients

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    • 2 tablespoon ground flaxseed
    • 1 cup (240 ml) dairy-free milk
    • 2 cups (180 g) old fashioned oats (rolled oats)
    • ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ cup (118 ml) unsweetened applesauce (or ½ cup mashed ripe banana) 
    • ⅓ cup (80 ml) maple syrup 
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ cup (80 g) raisins
    • ¼ cup (32 g) chopped walnuts or pecan

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350 F (180 C).
    2. Line an 8x8 inch glass baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal or lightly coat with cooking spray.
    3. Stir the ground flaxseed into the milk, and let gel for 5-10 minutes.
    4. Mix all of the dry ingredients (oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt) in a large bowl.
    5. Then add the milk mixture, applesauce, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.  Stir well to combine.
    6. Fold in the raisins and walnuts.
    7. Pour into the prepared pan and bake for about 35-40 minutes, or until the top has browned slightly and firmed up.
    8. Cool the oatmeal bars for 10-15 minutes in the baking dish then using the sides of the parchment paper as little handles transfer to a wire rack to continue cooling.  Once cooled cut into bars.  If using cooking spray instead of parchment paper, let the oats cool completely in the pan to firm up, then cut into bars.  
    9. Portion into squares, and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freeze for later.

    Notes

    Make sure you are using ground flax seeds not whole flax seeds.

    If using parchment paper, it sometimes holds moisture on the bottom of the oatmeal bars.  Removing the bars with the parchment paper to continue cooling on a wire rack will help the bars from getting soggy.

    • Prep Time: 15 mins
    • Cook Time: 35 mins
    • Category: Breakfast, dessert, snack
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American

    Keywords: vegan oatmeal bars, healthy oatmeal bars, breakfast oatmeal bars, raisin oatmeal bars

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    1. Laura

      June 16, 2022 at 8:41 pm

      Thank you for the recipe, they turned out super yummy!

      ★★★★★

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      • Allie

        June 17, 2022 at 7:10 pm

        I'm glad you enjoyed the recipe!

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