Oatmeal Raisin Bars

These oatmeal raisin bars are soft baked and loaded with plenty of juicy raisins. They need just five wholesome ingredients and make a wholesome snack or breakfast. Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings servings

Calories 265kcal

Author Arman Liew

Ingredients

4 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup maple syrup optional
1 cup almond butter * See notes
6-7 medium bananas mashed ** See notes
1 cup raisins

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180C/350F. Line an 8 x 8-inch pan with parchment paper and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, add the mashed banana, oats, almond butter, and maple syrup and mix well. Fold in the raisins, reserving a few to top the bars with.
Transfer the batter into the lined pan and top with extra raisins.
Bake for 15 minutes, or until the tops are golden. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before slicing into bars

Video

Notes

* You can also use smooth peanut butter, sunflower seed butter, or tahini.

** Approximately 2 cups mashed bananas. If your batter is too thin, add more oats.

TO STORE. Raisin bars should always be stored in the refrigerator, covered, for up to one week. If you prefer a softer bar, let them sit at room temperature for 20-30 minutes.

TO FREEZE. Place bars in a ziplock bag and store in the freezer for up to 6 months.

Recipe variations

Gluten-free. Use gluten-free oats.
Switch up the fruit. Try dried blueberries or dried cranberries.
Add mix-ins. Like unsweetened coconut chips, chocolate chips, or peanut butter chips.
Enhance the flavor. Fold in one teaspoon of vanilla extract or a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg.
Top with a cinnamon sugar crumble. Combine cinnamon, light brown sugar, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl, then sprinkle the crumb mixture on top of the bars before baking. You can thank me later!

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