{"id":23778,"date":"2026-06-13T15:11:06","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T22:11:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/?p=23778"},"modified":"2026-06-13T15:11:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T22:11:06","slug":"oatmeal-bars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/oatmeal-bars\/","title":{"rendered":"Oatmeal Bars"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"tasty-recipes-source-link\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-source-link\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-source-link\">\n<p><strong class=\"tasty-recipes-label\">Find it online<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/baked-oatmeal\/\">https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/baked-oatmeal\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<header class=\"tasty-recipes-entry-header\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-header-content clearfix\">\n<h2 class=\"tasty-recipes-title\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h2-color.color h2-transform.text-transform\">1 Bowl Baked Oatmeal<\/h2>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-outer\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-inner\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-stars\"> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-ratings-buttons tasty-recipes-no-ratings-buttons\" data-tr-default-rating=\"4.9\"> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\" data-tr-checked=\"1\"> <i class=\"checked\" data-rating=\"5\"> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-screen-reader\"> 5 Stars <\/span> <\/i> <\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\"> <i class=\"checked\" data-rating=\"4\"> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-screen-reader\"> 4 Stars <\/span> <\/i> <\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\"> <i class=\"checked\" data-rating=\"3\"> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-screen-reader\"> 3 Stars <\/span> <\/i> <\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\"> <i class=\"checked\" data-rating=\"2\"> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-screen-reader\"> 2 Stars <\/span> <\/i> <\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating\"> <i class=\"checked\" data-rating=\"1\"> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-screen-reader\"> 1 Star <\/span> <\/i> <\/span><\/span><\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-rating-label\"><span class=\"rating-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"><span class=\"average\">4.9<\/span> from <span class=\"count\">421<\/span> reviews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-details\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"author\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"> Author:<\/span> <a class=\"tasty-recipes-author-name\" href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/about-sally-mckenney\/\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">Sally McKenney<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"prep-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"> Prep Time:<\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-prep-time\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">5 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"cook-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"> Cook Time:<\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-cook-time\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">35 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"total-time\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"> Total Time:<\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-total-time\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">45 minutes<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"yield\"><span class=\"tasty-recipes-label\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-label-color.color\"> Yield:<\/span> <span class=\"tasty-recipes-yield\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"detail-value-color.color\">serves 9<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-entry-content\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-description\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-description-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<p><em>This baked oatmeal combines simple ingredients that can be adapted for any allergies or flavor preferences. It\u2019s like bread pudding for breakfast\u2014creamy, soft, chewy, and delicious all in one! Make ahead and enjoy all week long. Try my baked <a href=\"https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/apple-cinnamon-baked-oatmeal-cups\/\" rel=\"noopener\">oatmeal cups<\/a>, too!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-header\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-clipboard-container\">\n<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Ingredients<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-ingredients-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<ul>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\">1<\/span> and 3\/4 cups (420ml)\u00a0<strong>milk<\/strong> (dairy or nondairy)<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"2\">2<\/span> large <strong>eggs<\/strong>*<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"0.5\" data-unit=\"cup\">1\/2 cup<\/span> (120ml)\u00a0<strong>pure maple syrup<\/strong>*<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"0.25\" data-unit=\"cup\">1\/4 cup<\/span> (<span data-amount=\"4\" data-unit=\"tbsp\">4 Tbsp<\/span>; <span data-amount=\"56\" data-unit=\"g\">56g<\/span>) <strong>unsalted butter<\/strong>, melted and slightly cooled*<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"0.25\" data-unit=\"cup\">1\/4 cup<\/span> (<span data-amount=\"60\" data-unit=\"g\">60g<\/span>) <strong>unsweetened applesauce<\/strong> or <strong>mashed banana<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"3\" data-unit=\"cup\">3 cups<\/span> (<span data-amount=\"255\" data-unit=\"g\">255g<\/span>) old-fashioned <strong>whole rolled\u00a0oats<\/strong>*<\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1 teaspoon<\/span> <strong>baking powder<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1 teaspoon<\/span> <strong>ground cinnamon<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1 teaspoon<\/span> <strong>pure vanilla extract<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"0.25\" data-unit=\"teaspoon\">1\/4 teaspoon<\/span> <strong>salt<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-amount=\"1\">1<\/span> and 1\/2 cups (<span data-amount=\"225\" data-unit=\"g\">225g<\/span>) fresh or frozen <strong>mixed berries<\/strong>, (do not thaw)<\/li>\n<li>optional for topping: 1\/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions\">\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-header\">\n<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Instructions<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-instructions-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<ol>\n<li>Adjust the oven rack to the lower third position and preheat the oven to 350\u00b0F (177\u00b0C).<\/li>\n<li>Spray a 9\u00d79 inch square pan, or an 11\u00d77 inch rectangle pan with nonstick spray. Any similar size pan that holds <strong>around 3 quarts<\/strong> works, though 8\u00d78 inch square pan would be too small.<\/li>\n<li>Whisk all of the ingredients together in 1 large bowl.<\/li>\n<li>Pour into prepared baking pan.<\/li>\n<li>Top with nuts, if desired. (Or stir into the oatmeal mixture.)<\/li>\n<li>Bake for 35 minutes or until the center appears *almost* set, which gives us a soft oatmeal as pictured above.\n<ol>\n<li>For drier and more solid baked oatmeal, bake until center has set.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li>Cool for 5 minutes before serving.<\/li>\n<li>Spoon or slice and serve with yogurt, if desired.<\/li>\n<li>Cover leftovers tightly and refrigerate for up to 1 week.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes\">\n<h3 data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"h3-color.color h3-transform.text-transform\">Notes<\/h3>\n<div class=\"tasty-recipes-notes-body\" data-tasty-recipes-customization=\"body-color.color\">\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Make Ahead &amp; Freezing Instructions:<\/strong> Bake the oatmeal, cool completely, and store in the refrigerator all week for easy breakfasts. Reheat in the microwave or cover and bake in a 350\u00b0F (177\u00b0C) oven for 10 minutes. To freeze, bake and cool oatmeal. Cover tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature. Warm to your liking. I love cutting the cooled baked oatmeal into bars or servings and freezing them individually for a quick breakfast to thaw. Wrap each in plastic wrap and place in a large freezer bag or container.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Special Tools<\/strong>: 9\u00d79 Inch Square Pan, 11\u00d77 Inch Rectangle Pan, or Similar Size Casserole Dish | Glass Mixing Bowls | Whisk<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t:<\/strong> Do not make oatmeal batter ahead of time. The oats will soak up all the liquid! Whisk it all together, then bake right away.<em><strong> See Sally&#8217;s website for make ahead instructions<\/strong><\/em>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can I Make This in a Muffin Pan?<\/strong> Yes. For baked oatmeal cups, divide the batter into a greased 12-count muffin pan. If using muffin liners, spray them with nonstick spray. The oatmeal cups stick to the liners a bit regardless, so I recommend skipping them. Fill the cups all the way to the top. Bake for 28-30 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned and top appears set. If you added extra add-ins, you may have more batter and need a 2nd greased muffin pan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eggs:<\/strong> Eggs bind the casserole and add wonderful flavor. If needed, you can replace the eggs with 1\/3 cup unsweetened applesauce or mashed banana.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sugar:<\/strong> I recommend pure maple syrup because the flavor is outstanding and the baked oatmeal is extra moist! You can also use packed brown sugar, coconut sugar, or honey.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Butter:<\/strong> What wonderful flavor! The baked oatmeal can taste rubbery without it. Don\u2019t replace with a non-fat alternative. Melted coconut oil is a wonderful dairy-free substitution.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oats:<\/strong> Whole oats give you the best texture. Quick oats soak up more moisture and dry out the baked oatmeal. If using steel-cut oats, soak the oats in the milk for 20 minutes, then stir in the rest of the ingredients. Add a few extra minutes to the bake time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add-ins:<\/strong> Instead of berries, try the same amount of peeled chopped apples, peaches, pears, bananas, or other fruit. Or 1 cup chocolate chips, dried cranberries, nuts, or raisins.<\/li>\n<li><strong>9\u00d713 inch Pan:<\/strong> Double the recipe for a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3iSyt1u\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">9\u00d713 inch pan<\/a>. The baked oatmeal will be extra thick and require at least 10 extra minutes in the oven. Tent with aluminum foil if the edges are browning too quickly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"tasty-recipes-label\">Ingredient Notes:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Oats:<\/strong> I recommend whole old-fashioned style oats for a hearty and satisfying texture. If you eat gluten free, choose <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2RNFVjw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">certified GF oats<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Milk:<\/strong> Use the variety of milk you drink. This baked oatmeal is wonderful with whole milk, almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk, skim milk, and everything in between.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Eggs:<\/strong> 2 large eggs, while adding protein, bind all of the ingredients together. Have an egg allergy? Use extra applesauce or mashed banana.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Applesauce or Mashed Banana:<\/strong> Adds flavor and binds. You can use more of either to replace the eggs. For a heavily banana-flavored version, see below!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maple Syrup:<\/strong> I recommend pure maple syrup for the best flavor, but other unrefined sugars such as coconut sugar or honey work too. 1\/2 cup sweetens the entire dish.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Baking Powder:<\/strong> Lifts it all up!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Melted Butter:<\/strong>\u00a0A few Tablespoons of melted butter prevents the dish from tasting rubbery. Don\u2019t replace with a non-fat alternative. Melted coconut oil is a wonderful dairy-free substitution.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vanilla, Cinnamon, &amp; Salt:<\/strong> Each add sweet satisfying flavor.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Berries:<\/strong>\u00a0I asked, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/1826596297655631\/permalink\/2139529609695630\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"false noopener\">you told<\/a>, and I\u2019m delivering! Add some fruit for flavor, texture, and all-around deliciousness. Replace with chopped banana, apple, peaches, pears, raisins, dried berries, chocolate chips, or even a spoonful of your favorite nut butter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find it online: https:\/\/sallysbakingaddiction.com\/baked-oatmeal\/ 1 Bowl Baked Oatmeal 5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star 4.9 from 421 reviews Author: Sally McKenney Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes Yield: serves 9 This baked oatmeal combines simple ingredients that can be adapted for any allergies or flavor &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/oatmeal-bars\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Oatmeal Bars&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,219,185],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23778","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-grandpas-private-collection","category-sallys-baking-addiction","category-third-party-material"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23778","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=23778"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23778\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23779,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23778\/revisions\/23779"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=23778"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=23778"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.grandpacooks.com\/recipes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=23778"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}