Healthy Recipes Ingredients Healthy Grain Recipes Healthy Oat Recipes Oatmeal-Raisin Breakfast Bars Are Better Than the Cookies 4.6 (5) 3 Reviews Enjoy dessert for breakfast with these delicious oatmeal-raisin bars! Made from common pantry essentials, these breakfast bars offer a subtle sweetness and can be enjoyed warm from the oven or stored for several days, providing a hassle-free grab-and-go breakfast option. By Melissa Gray Melissa Gray A graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Melissa Gray trained in traditional French-style cooking, restaurant and front-of-house management. Since transitioning to recipe development and food styling in 2015, Melissa has developed over 1,500 original recipes and styled in over 300 photo shoots. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on April 19, 2024 Tested by Amanda Holstein Tested by Amanda Holstein Amanda Holstein fell in love with baking at the age of 6, and has continued to grow her passion through culinary school and working in bakeries. For more than 10 years, she worked at multiple well-known restaurants and bakeries in the Orlando, Florida, area, preparing delicious scratch-made desserts and assisting with dinner events, before becoming a test kitchen assistant at Dotdash Meredith. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Rate PRINT Share Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser Active Time: 20 mins Total Time: 1 hr Servings: 9 Nutrition Profile: Sesame-Free Nut-Free Soy-Free Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser Ingredients 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 cup whole-wheat flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 1 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/2 cup whole-milk plain strained (Greek-style) yogurt 1/4 cup honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup raisins Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. Line bottom and sides of a 9-inch-square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a 1-inch overhang on all sides. Lightly coat with cooking spray. Whisk oats, all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt together in a large bowl. Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser Whisk eggs, applesauce, yogurt, honey and vanilla together in a medium bowl until combined. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture; stir until just combined. Fold in raisins until evenly distributed. Pour the batter into the prepared pan; smooth the top. Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser Bake until set and a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Using the parchment overhangs as handles, remove the bars from the pan. Cut into 9 (2¾-inch-square) bars. Serve warm or at room temperature. To make ahead Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Frequently Asked Questions Are oats good for you? Regardless of the type of oat—steel-cut, rolled (aka old-fashioned and instant)—they all have very similar nutritional profiles. Oats offer complex carbohydrates for energy, filling fiber, iron and plant protein. The nutrients in oats are associated with lowering cholesterol and stabilizing blood sugar. Are raisins healthy? Raisins are dried grapes, so they are a type of dried fruit. As a fruit, they offer several nutrients and health benefits. For example, the fiber in raisins can help keep things moving through your gut, and the potassium in raisins helps with heartbeat regulation, muscle contractions and fluid balance in your body. What’s the best way to store oatmeal-raisin bars? Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or in the refrigerator for up to five days. If you want to freeze them, pack the squares in freezer-safe bags (marked with a use-by date). They should be good in the freezer for about three months. What are some ways to use up leftover raisins? Numerous recipes call for raisins, like our easy Carrot-Raisin Salad or Greens & Mango Salad with Ginger-Raisin Vinaigrette, but there are everyday ways to use them too. These include topping breakfast cereal and yogurt, making trail mix, and adding them to rice or a sheet pan with roasted veggies. Additional reporting by Carrie Myers, M.S. and Linda Frahm EatingWell.com, April 2024 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 245 Calories 3g Fat 50g Carbs 7g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 9 Serving Size 1 bar Calories 245 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 50g 18% Dietary Fiber 4g 14% Total Sugars 21g Protein 7g 15% Total Fat 3g 4% Saturated Fat 1g 4% Cholesterol 43mg 14% Vitamin A 18µg Vitamin C 6mg 7% Vitamin D 0µg Vitamin E 0mg 2% Folate 36µg Vitamin K 1µg Sodium 247mg 11% Calcium 44mg 3% Iron 2mg 11% Magnesium 44mg 11% Potassium 285mg 6% Zinc 1mg 10% Vitamin B12 0µg Omega 3 0g Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved