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Overnight Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

Overnight Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

Breakfast
Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
30min
Servings
5
Calories
320
Chef's Note

These bars are perfect for busy mornings! For a fun variation that kids will love, try adding a thin drizzle of melted peanut butter on top after baking. You can also customize the fruit - pears or berries work wonderfully in place of or alongside the apples. For a school-safe version, simply omit the walnuts and add extra dried fruit or chocolate chips instead.

Tags
breakfast
kid-friendly
make-ahead
oats
apples
milk
nuts
fruit
baked goods
Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats

  • 1 cup milk

  • 2 medium apples

  • 1/3 cup honey

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries

Instructions
  • 1

    In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of rolled oats and 1 cup of milk. Stir well, cover, and refrigerate overnight (at least 8 hours).

  • 2

    The next day, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.

  • 3

    Peel, core, and dice 2 medium apples into small 1/4-inch cubes.

  • 4

    In a small saucepan, melt 1/4 cup of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the diced apples, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg. Cook for 5 minutes until the apples are slightly softened but still have some texture.

  • 5

    In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 large eggs, 1/3 cup of honey, 1/4 cup of brown sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until well combined.

  • 6

    Add the egg mixture to the soaked oats and stir well.

  • 7

    Add 1 teaspoon of baking powder and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the oat mixture and stir to combine.

  • 8

    Fold in the cooked apple mixture, 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts, and 1/3 cup of dried cranberries until evenly distributed.

  • 9

    Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly.

  • 10

    Bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.

  • 11

    Allow the bars to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then use the parchment paper overhang to lift them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

  • 12

    Once completely cooled, cut into 10 bars (2 per serving). Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
320
Calories
8g
Protein
45g
Carbs
14g
Fat
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