Overnight Oatmeal Bars with Mixed Berries

Name: Overnight Oatmeal Bars with Mixed Berries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 8 h 50 min
Yield: 12 2x2-1/2-inch bars
Ingredients: 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats; 1 cup low-fat milk; cooking spray; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; ¼ cup pure maple syrup; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¾ cup mixed berries

Rating: 3.67 stars

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These baked oatmeal bars could almost pass as cake, but they're way healthier. Loaded with whole grain oats, plus mixed berries and a bit of pure maple syrup to add sweetness without a ton of sugar, they're the perfect grab-and-go breakfast before work or school.

By Devon O'Brien

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

25 mins

additional:

8 hrs 10 mins

total:

8 hrs 50 mins

Servings:

Yield:

12 2x2-1/2-inch bars

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Combine oats and milk in a large bowl or measuring cup. Cover and let soak in the refrigerator until much of the milk is absorbed, at least 8 hours and up to 12 hours.

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Step 2

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
Step 3

Stir egg, maple syrup, oil, vanilla extract, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt into the soaked oats until well combined. Spread the mixture into the prepared pan. Top with mixed berries.
Step 4

Bake the oatmeal until it springs back when touched, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Cut into twelve 2x2-1/2-inch bars. Loosen and remove with a flexible spatula. Serve warm.

Cook's Notes:

Use frozen berries if preferred.

Make ahead tip: Wrap airtight and refrigerate for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat the bars in the microwave for about 40 seconds.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

220 calories; protein 6.1g; carbohydrates 31g; fat 8.2g; cholesterol 34.3mg; sodium 209.6mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (3)

Most helpful positive review

ArlaMaree King

04/21/2019

Needs something else. By itself it tastes like it is missing something. So I added vanilla yogurt with maple syrup as a dip with the berries in addition to low fat cream cheese lemon drizzle over the top of the bars. That was very nice. I got many complements on it Read More