Health(ier) Oatmeal Bars
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Long before my blogging days, I found this simple oatmeal bar recipe online. I’ve tweaked it so many times over the years I can’t really remember how it started, but I do know I’ve made these for countless friends who all ask for the current recipe each time. These oatmeal bars are packed with protein, collagen, and fiber, and will leave you feeling satisfied, unlike a light granola bar. This is also a versatile, no-bake recipe and something the kiddos can get involved in as well.
🍴 20 Bars │⏱ Cook Time: ~15 Minutes │⏱ Set Time: ~30 Minutes │⏱ Total Time: ~45 Minutes
Ingredients
2 cups nut butter (I like crunchy peanut butter)
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup coconut oil
2 1/2 cup rolled oats
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup nuts (I like almonds or walnuts)
1/2 cup flax seed
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
1 cup protein powder (optional)
1/3 cup collagen peptides (optional)
1/3 cup fiber powder (optional)
Equipment
Silicone Molds
Stove top pot
Measuring Cups
Cookie scoop
Directions
In a stove top pot over medium heat, mix together 2 cups nut butter, 1/2 cup honey, and 1/2 cup coconut oil.
Once melted, add 1 cup protein powder, 1/3 cup collagen peptides, and 1/3 cup fiber powder (all are optional)
Mix in 2 1/2 cups rolled oats, 1 cup shredded coconut, 1 cup nuts, and 1/2 cup flax seed
Once combined, use a cookie scoop to fill your silicone molds and press them evenly. Or, line a baking dish with parchment paper and spread evenly
Top with dark chocolate chips
Place your silicone molds into the freezer for about 30 minutes to set
Once set, remove your oatmeal bars from their silicone molds. Or, pop your mixture out of the baking tray and cut into even bars
Enjoy!
Notes
To store, wrap each bar with parchment paper and keep in an air-tight container in the freezer.
I store my oatmeal bars in a reusable gallon zipper bag and place a couple into the fridge the night before I want to eat them so they’re not as tough. You can also pull these out of the freezer directly and allow them to come up in temperature for a few minutes prior to eating.
