Do you need a quick grab and go breakfast some mornings? These gluten free oatmeal bars are a delicious breakfast or even snack!
You will love that these oatmeal breakfast bars are moist, delicious, and packed full of nutrition to keep you full! If you love oats as much as we do, check out all of my gluten free breakfast recipes.
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(*This post was updated from an older post from 2/2015.)
Our school mornings are crazy busy!! It sounds funny to say that since school has only just begun. I go into each child's room at 7:00 am and open their blinds, letting the sun hit their sleepy faces."
If I am lucky, after much prodding, our kids emerge by 7:30 somewhat dressed. Sometimes I don't see them until 7:45 and they have to be out the door by 8:00 am. Once they get downstairs they are supposed to make their lunches and their breakfast.
The reality is, with less than 30 minutes to get ready, it is hard for the kids to have a nutritious breakfast. Here are a few more delicious grab and go breakfast ideas:
My gluten free breakfast bar recipe is a nutritious snack bar that is insanely good. I load these bars up with protein and healthy ingredients...but don't tell my kids!
These grab and go oatmeal breakfast bars are perfect for busy mornings like these so my kids can grab a nutritious bar on their way out the door. These bars have enough protein to keep them full until snack time.
You can even put these oatmeal bars into their lunchbox for a healthy mid-day snack. I put raisins in these oatmeal bars, but you can use any dried fruit.
**Baker's TIP: Make a double batch and freeze the extras. They defrost quickly for when you need them.
I would love to hear some of your strategies for getting your kids out the door for school in the morning :-).
*IMPORTANT note about oats....if you are gluten free it is critical to make sure the oats you use are certified gluten free. Oats are very easily cross-contaminated with wheat so really make sure so you stay safe.
More Delicious Gluten Free Recipes with Oats:
- Gluten Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Gluten Free Oatmeal Muffins
- Giant Skillet Gluten Free Oatmeal Cookie
Instructions:
Add all of your dry ingredients to a bowl. Use a whisk to mix these ingredients together.
Can you make these nut-free?
You can make these oatmeal breakfast bars nut-free if you omit the almond four and add 1/4 cup additional tigernut flour.
Add your wet ingredients into a bowl and whisk. I whisk everything except the melted coconut oil, then temper by adding a little warm coconut oil at a time. This will prevent the oil from cooking the eggs.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix well. Pour the mixed batter into a greased 8x8 baking dish. The batter is a bit thick so you will need to use a spoon to spread the mixture around.
Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes until done. Allow the bars to fully cool before slicing.
How do you know when the bars are done baking?
The best way to know if something is done baking is to do the toothpick test. Insert a toothpick into the middle of the bars. If the toothpick comes back clean, the bars are done baking. If there are crumbs or batter on the toothpick, they need to bake a little longer.
Fun mix-ins:
You can also use any kind of nuts you like.
- Pecans
- walnuts
- almonds
- dried fruit
- chocolate chips
- chia seeds
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📋 Recipe
Gluten Free Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup gluten free rolled oats
- 1/4 cup coconut flour or tigernut flour
- 3 tablespoons flaxseed meal
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/3 cup maple syrup If you like it sweeter, add 1 tablespoon more.
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350.
- Spray coconut oil in a 8x8 baking dish.
- In a large bowl, add all dry ingredients. Mix well.
- In a medium bowl, add the wet ingredients. Whisk to blend
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Scoop the breakfast bars batter into the pan and press down lightly to pack it down.
- Bake 20 minutes or until done.
Notes
Nutrition
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Melanie
I don’t have the xanthan gum or coconut flour, could i use more almond flour opposed to the coconut flour. What’s the xanthan gum do? Any substitutions?
Thanks
Melanie
Sandi Gaertner
Hi Melanie, almond flour and coconut flour behave very differently. Coconut flour needs a ton of moisture where almond flour doesn't absorb much moisture. I haven't tested what you ask about...I would say to try using just gluten free flour blend.
Kate M
Wow, I have been scouring the internet for a recipe just like this! Thank you for sharing, can’t wait to make!
Sandi Gaertner
I am so glad to help. I hope you love these as much as we do.
Jackie
We just made a double batch of this wonderful healthy treat! I am on an egg free diet, so used 1/3c applesauce for each egg and all went well! The coconut, raisins and walnuts (just roughly chopped at this house!) all added to our enjoyment! Breakfasts always give me pause wondering what quick and healthy could fill me up and this is a delicious option.
We thank you, Sandi 🙂
Sandi Gaertner
Wow, I love your idea to make this egg free too. Thank you so much for taking the time to come back and let me know you liked this recipe :-).
Amy-Lyn
We save a ton of time in the morning by packing lunches the night before. Usually right after dinner we get it done (makes it that much easier to take any leftovers!), then we're not stressed about it in the morning!
These bars look great! My kids are allowed to take nuts to school, so I think I'll make them as a snack to pack up to take to school!
Sandi Gaertner
I hope they like them Amy :-). Have a great weekend!
Christine
Oh, I may try this one too! We've been doing smoothies for breakfast, but the kids are getting bored with them. This may be a good alternative, or for their mid-morning snack too.
Sandi Gaertner
My kids got tired of smoothies too. These are nice because the kids can grab them and go 🙂