Healthy Almond Butter Oatmeal Bars
Enjoy these wholesome, chewy oatmeal bars packed with almond butter and a hint of cinnamon, perfect for a nutritious snack or breakfast on the go.
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
- 1 cup instant oats
- ¾ cup whole wheat flour or gluten-free flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp salt
Wet ingredients
- 1 large egg white (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup homemade creamy almond butter
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 5 tbsp unsweetened vanilla almond milk (room temperature)
Optional toppings
- 2-4 tbsp chopped or sliced almonds (see Notes!)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and spray an 8-inch square pan with nonstick spray.
- Mix oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk egg white and vanilla, then stir in almond butter, maple syrup, and milk.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, fold in optional almonds if using, then spread into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, cool completely, then let rest for 4 hours before slicing.
Notes
For best chewy texture, let the bars rest for 4 hours after cooling.