Easy Kid’s Friendly Baked Oat Energy Bars Recipe

Try making these baked oat energy bars; I promise you will not need another recipe! They are delicious, flavorful, rich in nutrients that support your body and will satisfy your need if you need more energy to survive the day. They are effortless to make and kid-friendly!

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I will not lie to you when I say that once I tried to make this recipe, I no longer use any other one. I stick to this recipe and change, add, and experiment. It’s so easy, versatile and satisfying. When it comes to snacking, I am not the biggest fan. Usually, I prefer to have a good, filled, and nutritious meal and then wait and hydrate my digestive system before I eat something next.

However, I know that sometimes we get hungry quickly, need more time to prepare something, or feel like the energy and will to go through the day left us. Then, of course, having something with you that will give you some power to continue your day but also keep you full for longer is crucial and helpful.

These baked oat energy bars are an excellent option if you are ever in that moment. They will nourish your body, not give such a glucose spike due to fiber and fat content, and satisfy your cravings.

Why you will love these oat energy bars

• Easy to make
• Gluten-free
• Satysfying
• Nutritious
• Naturally delicious
• Kid’s friendly
• Perfect for filling sweet snack

Let’s talk about oats

Alright, my journey with Oat has been quite long. Understanding that not all kinds of oats are the best choice was hard. I got used to thinking about oats because being gluten-free is the healthiest option. We often say that having oatmeal is the best way to start your day, but is it true? Let’s dive to understand what we need to know to be careful about oats.

That was always interesting; after having oatmeal made with oat milk and banana on top, I got hungry and sleepy shortly after eating my meal. Have you ever experienced that, too? I was curious why. First, the components were wrong because I needed to add more good fat, and looking at my plate, I had mainly carbs, which gave me a quick glucose spike right after eating. Secondly, I did not have enough proteins there and sometimes used these quick, instant oats. These were mistakes that led me to feel this way.

Do I need to quit eating oats… you might ask. Well, you do not have to. You can still enjoy having your oatmeal in the morning. I know it can be tasty, and I will share some recipes for that, too, but for you to remember for the future:
-choose whole-grain oats, never instant!;
-make sure to add protein and good fat to your plate (seed butter, yogurt, flaxseeds, hempseeds, soy drink instead of oat drink, etc.);
–overnight oats are a better choice.

That’s why understanding the right order, the right products to use, the right timing is crutial. That’s all for your good. For me salty and protein-good fat based breakfast is the best way to start my day. It gives me motivation, focus and strenght. It doesn’t make me feel tired like sweet breakfast. However you choose, what you want to. I hope though these tips can help you understand the scienece behind it.

Oats have nutritional value, like being packed with protein and dietary fiber, and can benefit our bodies; that’s true. We need to be careful not to choose these quick, instant oats. Choose these: a whole grain with a stellar nutritional resume. Properly having them can lower your cholesterol, improve blood sugar, and be beneficial with weight loss. (Read more here)

Everything you need to prepare Oat energy bars

• A whole-grain oats
• Pumpkin seeds
• Sunflowerseeds
• Raisins
• Coconut flakes
• Honey
• Vanilla extract
• Cinnamon
• Oilve oil/ or rapeseed oil (for no flavor)
• Soy drink/ milk of choice
• Salt

How to make these oat energy bars on your own

STEP 1:

The whole process is straightforward. Put oats, seeds, raisins, and coconut flakes in a food processor or blender and blend for a few seconds to break them down. You can, by pulsing, choose the texture you like the most. I found eating much more pleasurable when there are smaller pieces of everything.

STEP 2:

Add cinnamon, soy drink, honey, oil, and salt to give a distinct flavor to everything. Blend to combine. You can do it in a bowl, but doing it in a blender is time-saving. Plus, you do not have to wash many dishes after preparing this.

You can see in the picture below what the consistency looks like. It’s more like a paste, but once you bake it, it thickens up yet still is pleasurable to eat.

You can skip the blending part, mix everything in a bowl, and then follow the next steps if you like having more significant pieces of all ingredients and you want to see what you eat. In that case, you would still need to add something that will bind everything together. I have never tried to make it without blending, but adding nut or seed butter instead of oil would work better here, so the batter would be already well combined.

STEP 3:

Prepare a baking mold lined with parchment paper or brushed with oil. Take the bar batter from the blender or a bowl and place it in the baking mold. Press gently with your fingers to the bottom to create the thickness you want. You can prepare a small bowl with water and soak it. This step will help with not sticking your hand to the batter. Or use a spoon for that.

STEP 4:

Using a knife, cut the size and shape you want. Try using a knife to cut through the dough/mix, touching the bottom of the baking mold slightly. This step will help shape bars and then remove them when they are baked.

STEP 5:

Bake your oat energy bars for about 50 minutes. Then turn the oven off and remove them. Let them cool down before touching. Then, the last step is to enjoy!

Check these dessert recipes

Easy Cherry Banana Muffins (Plant-Based & No Sugar)

Comforting Spiced Apple Pear Oat Crumble Recipe

Best Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

I hope you will enjoy this pumpkin millet porridge recipe and get inspiration from today’s post. Let me know in the comment section below if you tried it and liked it. If there is anything I can do for you, please don’t hesitate to write me. I would love to connect with you and help you even more!  
Domi