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BAKED STEEL CUT OATMEAL BARS

Baked Steel Cut Oatmeal Bars are full of dried fruit, are quite tasty and very easy to make. They make the perfect breakfast bar and make a great snack too! If you are looking for a new way to change up breakfast, this recipe is definitely one to bookmark!
Course Breakfast and Brunch
Cuisine American
Keyword Baked Oatmeal Bars, Oatmeal, Steel Cut Oatmeal Bars
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 24
Author MomSkoop Staff

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • 9 x 9" inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup coconut oil softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar more or less according to taste
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ c almond flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup Steel Cut Oats flavored or plain
  • 1 - 2 cups dried fruit

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°
  • Cook oats according to direction on the package
  • While oats cook, mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and salt in a large bowl, blend the butter and coconut oil.
  • Add sugar and whip until smooth. Add vanilla and one egg. Beat thoroughly. Add the second egg. Beat again.Add flour mix to egg mix. Add half at a time to avoid lumps.
  • Once the cooked steel-cut oats cool completely, add all mixes together BY HAND. Add dried fruit and any other optional grains
  • Spread batter over a parchment paper-lined half sheet pan or a pan sprayed with cooking spray.
  • Bake for approximately 25 to 30 minutes until the top is brown. Allow the oat mixture to cool completely before cutting into squares.
  • The finished texture will be soft. You can also serve hot into a bowl with nuts or other toppings.