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The Best Healthy Oatmeal Raisin Bars

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  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 9–12 bars
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Healthy oatmeal raisin bars are chewy, lightly sweetened, and packed with oats, raisins, and nut butter. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, they’re wholesome, freezer-friendly, and easy to make in one bowl.


Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup oat flour (or blended oats)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or cashew)
  • 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 large egg (or flax egg for vegan)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, oat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, whisk nut butter, honey, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in raisins.
  5. Spread batter evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  6. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until set and lightly golden.
  7. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Notes

Add chopped nuts for crunch.Swap raisins for dried cranberries, chopped dates, or chocolate chips.Use sunflower seed butter for a nut-free option.Add shredded coconut for extra flavor and texture.Freeze for up to 2 months for miel prep.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg