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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    By Kaleigh McMordie - February 17, 2017, Updated January 15, 2021

    No Added Sugar PB&J Baked Oatmeal Bars

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    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)

    no added sugar pbj oatmeal bars

    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.

    no added sugar pbj oatmeal bars

    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.

    no added sugar pbj oatmeal bars

    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).

    no added sugar pbj oatmeal bars

    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!

    Did you make this recipe? Please leave a star rating in the comments!

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    No Added Sugar PB&J Baked Oatmeal Bars

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    ★★★

    3 from 1 reviews

    No added sugar PB&J baked oatmeal bars are the perfect heart-healthy breakfast to start your day or afternoon snack! (gluten-free, vegetarian)

    • Author: Kaleigh
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 30 minutes
    • Total Time: 40 min
    • Yield: 12 bars 1x
    • Category: breakfast
    • Method: baked
    • Cuisine: American

    Ingredients

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    • 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

    1. 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.
    2. Press oat mixture into prepared baking dish. Spread raspberries evenly over the top.
    3. In a small bowl, stir together ingredients for the crumble topping. Sprinkle topping over raspberries and gently press down.
    4. Bake 25-30 minutes. Cool before cutting into bars.
    5. 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

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    About Kaleigh McMordie

    Kaleigh McMordie, MCN, RDN, LD, is a Registered Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian in Abilene, Texas, as well as a member of the Baby Led Weaning Dietitians Network. Kaleigh can be found at kaleighmcmordie.com.

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    Comments

    1. Jasmine says

      August 31, 2022 at 12:52 am

      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.

      ★★★

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    2. Marie says

      June 07, 2020 at 9:10 pm

      Mine was also very runny. I added some gluten free flour to help it come together more so we will see.

      Reply
    3. Doria says

      May 09, 2020 at 11:38 am

      Do y'all have a calories count for these per serving?

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      • Kaleigh says

        May 10, 2020 at 6:40 am

        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.

        Reply
    4. Ellen says

      April 19, 2019 at 8:59 pm

      Is it supposed to be real liquidy before you bake it?

      Reply
      • Kaleigh says

        April 20, 2019 at 11:50 am

        Hi Ellen,

        It shouldn't be super runny, but it won't be solid like a thick batter either.

        Reply
    5. Jenny Smyth says

      April 08, 2019 at 5:35 pm

      Can you freeze these?

      Reply
      • Kaleigh says

        April 09, 2019 at 9:35 am

        Hi Jenny,
        I haven't tried freezing them, but I'm sure it would work just fine!

        Reply
    6. Farrah says

      February 26, 2017 at 7:02 pm

      Ahhh, I wish I'd seen this earlier! I've been wanting to bake something delicious and this looks absolutely amazing! <3

      Reply
      • Kaleigh says

        February 26, 2017 at 8:32 pm

        Thank you! Meal prep next weekend! 🙂

        Reply
    7. athleticavocado says

      February 25, 2017 at 4:41 pm

      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!

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