I know many of you have heard the buzz about fiber and how crucial it is for our diets. Yet, I totally understand that for some, fiber-rich foods can seem pretty bland and unappetizing. Oatmeal is often at the top of the list when it comes to healthy fiber options, but let’s be real; it can get boring fast.
I don’t know about you, but I believe there’s a shortcut to everything. There’s always a way to make things better. In this case, you can have tasty oatmeal without the usual routine by turning oats into oatmeal bars. Let’s look at steps to making that happen.
Ingredients for Oatmeal Bars
Essential Ingredients
- Oatmeal
- Butter
- Brown sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Baking soda
- Salt
Optional Ingredients
- Chocolate chips
- Raisins
- Nuts
- Spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, or even a pinch of ginger)
Equipment You’ll Need
The only equipment you’ll be needing for this quick snack include: mixing bowls, measuring cups and spoons, baking pan, and parchment paper.
Oatmeal Bars Recipe
1. Preheat the oven to 175°C and line your baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix the oatmeal, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt in a bowl until it’s mixed well.
3. Melt your butter in a microwave. Pour the melted butter into the bowl with the dry ingredients and mix it all together.
4. Whisk the eggs and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl. Add the beaten eggs and vanilla extract into the bowl with the dry ingredients + butter and stir.
5. At this point, you can add extra ingredients like chocolate chips, or raisins if you want, and gently mix them in.
6. Pour the mixture into your prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly. Place the pan in the oven and bake for about 25 minutes.
7. Once the oatmeal is golden brown, take it out and let it cool completely. After it’s cool, you can cut it into bars and store them.
Nutritional Benefits of Oatmeal Bars
Yes, there are a couple of benefits that oatmeal snack has to offer. Oats are high in fiber content, which helps with digestion and keeps you full for a long time. Another nutrient it contains is protein. During the preparation of the oatmeal bars, eggs and nuts were added. These ingredients are great at building and repairing the muscles.
Additionally, oatmeal bars have slow-releasing carbohydrates, which means that they give you energy that lasts longer, unlike other sugary snacks that give you a temporary boost and allow you to suffer tiredness afterwards.
Bottom Line
Fiber-rich foods can seem pretty bland and unappetizing. Oatmeal is often at the top of the list when it comes to healthy fiber options, but let’s be real; it can get boring fast. There’s always a way to make things better. In this case, you can have tasty oatmeal without the usual routine by turning oats into oatmeal bars using the above recipe.
