Oatmeal snack bar

The oatmeal snack bar is a healthy breakfast or snack bar. These bars are raw and there is no cooking or baking required. The oatmeal is the main ingredient you can always add more nuts or seeds to it. The binding agent used here is almond butter.

For sweetener, I have used maple syrup, alternatively, you can use agave nectar or dates syrup. No oil is added. If you want to skip sweetener add more almond butter since I have used liquid sweetener.

Food for the thought

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Benefits of the ingredients (source)

Oatmeal: Lowers blood sugar levels, provides antioxidants, and promotes healthy bacteria in your gut.
Pumpkin seeds: Full of valuable nutrients. High in Magnesium and anti oxidants.
Raisins: Aids in digestions. Protects eye health and improves skin health.

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Steps for preparing oatmeal snack bar

1. In a processor add the oatmeal, pumpkin seeds, raisins, salt, ground cinnamon, almond butter, and maple syrup.
2. Process until it comes together.
3. Tap it in a pan and refrigerate for a few minutes and cut them into any desired shape.

Variations

• Mix and match the dried fruits and seeds in these breakfast bars as you like but make sure you keep the quantities the same.
• Instead of almond butter, you can use peanut butter or any nut butter.
• Any spice or flavor can be added as per your choice.

The other oatmeal breakfast you may like

• Carrot Oatmeal Pancake
• Oatmeal smoothie
• Oat milk
• Instant probiotic oatmeal
• Baked oatmeal cups

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Questions/Tips

Why are my oatmeal bars not holding?

Your nut butter would have become too dry or the nut butter is not sufficient. Use as per the recipe instruction. Splash some warm water if not holding.

Can I add different nuts or seeds?

Yes, mix and match as per your taste buds or according to availability.

Can I eat it raw?

Absolutely yes. You can eat them raw since it’s blended together and oats will get soaked with butter and maple syrup.

Should I try baking it?

No. Since the measurements given here are used to make them raw bars. If you are going to bake it needs different quantities.

Meal prep/ How to store oatmeal snack bar

It can be refrigerated for 30 days. If frozen, it can hold long. Since it is taken raw there is no need to reheat them. Enjoy from the refrigerator immediately.

Recipe card for the oatmeal snack bar