Description
Starbucks Oat Bars are soft, chewy snack bars made with wholesome oats, butter, and a hint of sweetness. This homemade version of the coffee shop favorite is easy to make, perfect for meal prep, and customizable with your favorite mix-ins.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Optional add-ins:
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp flaxseeds
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, brown sugar, and honey (or maple syrup), stirring until smooth and bubbling.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- In a large bowl, mix the rolled oats and any optional add-ins.
- Pour the warm butter mixture over the oat mixture and stir until evenly coated.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing into 9–12 bars.
Notes
Let bars cool completely before slicing to ensure clean edges and firm texture.Use maple syrup and plant-based butter to make them vegan.Add cinnamon, nutmeg, or chopped nuts for flavor and crunch variations.Store in an airtight container to keep them fresh and chewy.Double the recipe and bake in a 9×13-inch pan if serving a crowd.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (1/12 of recipe)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
