No added sugar PB&J baked oatmeal bars are the perfect heart-healthy breakfast to start your day or afternoon snack! (gluten-free, vegetarian, dairy-free option)
Did you eat peanut butter and jelly sandwiches as a kid? I wasn't a huge sandwich eater, so my mom didn't usually pack sandwiches in my lunch. When she did, it was usually turkey on whole-wheat bread.
So I really didn't eat PB&J that much as a kid. I know most kids probably got tired of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, but I never did because I never really ate them. Which is probably why I appreciate the classic combination more as an adult.
I still scoff at the frozen, shrink-wrapped, sugar-laden "sandwiches" my friends ate like candy when I was growing up, but there is something to be said about something so classic as the combination of peanut butter and jelly. Deep down, there is a healthy treat waiting to be made out of heart-healthy peanuts and fruit spread. It's avoiding all of the added sugar and nonsense that usually comes with a classic PB&J that's the hard part.
That's why I love these PB&J baked oatmeal bars. They're full of peanut butter and jelly flavor but made with wholesome, heart-healthy ingredients. Unlike the white bread, highly processed peanut butter and sugary jelly you likely inhaled as a kid, these bars are made with fiber-packed rolled oats, natural peanut butter, and jammy frozen raspberries for a filling breakfast you can feel good about eating (or giving to your kids).
The best part about these bars is that you can prep them ahead of time on Sunday and have them ready to go to power your week ahead!
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PrintNo Added Sugar PB&J Baked Oatmeal Bars
No added sugar PB&J baked oatmeal bars are the perfect heart-healthy breakfast to start your day or afternoon snack! (gluten-free, vegetarian)
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 min
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: breakfast
- Method: baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 tbsp ground flax seeds
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups milk of choice
- ¾ cup natural peanut butter*
- 1 ½ cups frozen raspberries
Crumble topping:
- ¼ cup rolled oats
- 1 tbsp natural peanut butter*
- 2 tbsp chopped peanuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F. Line a square 8x8" or 9x9" baking dish with parchment or lightly grease. In a medium bowl, stir together oats and flax seeds. Stir in eggs, milk, and peanut butter and mix well.
- Press oat mixture into prepared baking dish. Spread raspberries evenly over the top.
- In a small bowl, stir together ingredients for the crumble topping. Sprinkle topping over raspberries and gently press down.
- Bake 25-30 minutes. Cool before cutting into bars.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
*look for peanut butter made with just peanuts and salt.
Keywords: PB&J oatmeal bars, PB&J baked oatmeal
Joanne says
Now that I've tasted them, I can see I'll need more mulberries. So I'll put it on a plate or bowl with more and use a fork. 🙂
Jasmine says
I was so happy to find a healthy breakfast alternative! I didn’t have flax seeds used hemp seeds and just used a bit less almond milk. I was very shocked to find it so bland. I’ll add some sweetener next time for sure.
★★★
Marie says
Mine was also very runny. I added some gluten free flour to help it come together more so we will see.
Doria says
Do y'all have a calories count for these per serving?
Kaleigh says
Hi Doria, I don't provide nutrition info for my recipes, but you can use one of the many free online calculators to get a rough estimate.
Ellen says
Is it supposed to be real liquidy before you bake it?
Kaleigh says
Hi Ellen,
It shouldn't be super runny, but it won't be solid like a thick batter either.
Jenny Smyth says
Can you freeze these?
Kaleigh says
Hi Jenny,
I haven't tried freezing them, but I'm sure it would work just fine!
Farrah says
Ahhh, I wish I'd seen this earlier! I've been wanting to bake something delicious and this looks absolutely amazing! <3
Kaleigh says
Thank you! Meal prep next weekend! 🙂
athleticavocado says
PB + J used to be my favorite combo ever, I even used to eat it for breakfast on an english muffin! These oatmeal bars look so tasty, filling and hearty!