Name: Brown Sugar Cinnamon Oatmeal Bars
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 9-12 Bars
Ingredients: 2 cups old fashioned oats; 2 eggs; 1.5 cups milk; 3 tbsp melted butter; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 1/2 tsp baking powder; 2 tsp cinnamon; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 tsp vanilla extract

These baked brown sugar cinnamon oatmeal bars are full of classic flavors and are delicious on their own or pair perfectly with many toppings. Make them ahead of time for a meal prepped breakfast or bake and serve immediately, either way these oatmeal bars will be a crowd pleaser!

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Aside from my obvious cup of coffee in the morning, there are few things that start my Monday off on the right foot more than being able to reach into my refrigerator and grab a nutritious, meal prepped breakfast that I took a little bit of time on Sunday to prepare.

Having breakfast ready to go not only keeps you on your morning schedule but it can also help keep you on track with your nutrition. Focusing on breakfasts that include color, fiber, and protein will help keep you feeling energizing all morning long!

While overnight oats are certainly a popular meal prepped breakfast option, not everyone is swooning over eating cold oatmeal… especially if the temperatures are cooling off. Want something a little bit cozier? Try baking your oatmeal into these easy brown sugar cinnamon oatmeal bars!

These baked oatmeal bars are loaded with cozy yet subtle brown sugar and cinnamon flavors that pair perfectly with your toppings of choice. All you need to do is bake your oatmeal bars, store them in the fridge, and warm them up when you are ready to eat and you have yourself a cozy breakfast!

Enjoy them as they are or add toppings like peanut butter and banana or yogurt and berries for an extra flavor boost. No matter how you serve them, you’re going to love knowing that these brown sugar cinnamon oatmeal bars are waiting for you in the morning!

texture of brown sugar cinnamon oatmeal bars.

Why you’ll love this brown sugar cinnamon oatmeal bake:

You’ll love this baked oatmeal recipe because it’s:

Meal prep friendly: You can serve these baked oatmeal bars immediately or store them in your refrigerator for an easy breakfast option during the week.

Perfect for toppings: I love to add color and protein with my toppings through choices like fresh fruit, greek yogurt, or peanut butter.
Full of fiber: Old fashioned oats are a whole grain that is rich in satisfying fiber. Fiber is not only good for gut health and weight management but will also help keep you feeling fuller for longer.
Customizable: You can add your own mix ins like seeds or nuts, alter how much brown sugar and cinnamon you use, or swap out your milk options to make these bars exactly how you want them.

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brown sugar cinnamon oatmeal bars on wooden plate.

Ingredients you’ll need:

These bars pair well with a variety of toppings because the base of this recipe is actually really simple and calls for ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Old fashioned oats: I think oatmeal bars hold together best when they are made with old fashioned oats but you could certainly try quick oats and adjust your baking time.
Milk: I used whole milk.
Eggs: These will be used as the binder for your oatmeal to hold your bars together.
Salt: I highly recommend adding the salt to balance out the sweetness of the brown sugar.
Cinnamon: This can be added to taste.
Brown Sugar: This can be added to taste.
Butter: I’m a firm believer that butter makes all oatmeal recipes better and it pairs perfectly with the cozy flavors of brown sugar and cinnamon.
Vanilla extract: For flavor depth.
Baking Powder: This will help add some lift to your oatmeal bars without making them super fluffy.

That’s it!

ingredients to make brown sugar cinnamon oatmeal bars.

How to make baked brown sugar cinnamon oatmeal bars:

These oatmeal bars only require a few prep steps before they are ready to bake and enjoy. Here’s how you’ll make them:

1) Start by melting your butter and then whisking it with your milk and eggs until combined.

2) Add in all of your dry ingredients and stir until combined.

brown sugar cinnamon oatmeal bars step 2.

3) Pre-grease an 8x8 baking pan or line it with parchment paper then pour in your oatmeal mixture.

brown sugar cinnamon oatmeal bars step 3.

4) Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes or until your bars are set and a knife comes out clean. Slice into bar shapes and serve immediately with toppings of choice or store in an air tight container to enjoy throughout the week as a meal prepped breakfast.

brown sugar cinnamon oatmeal bars step 4.

Toppings for Brown Sugar Cinnamon Oatmeal Bars

I love eating these bars exactly how the recipe is written but you can also pair these brown sugar oatmeal bars with delicious and nutritious toppings like:

Whipped cream and cinnamon
Brown sugar and cinnamon streusel
Peanut butter and sliced banana
Vanilla greek yogurt and blueberries
Blended cottage cheese and sliced strawberries
Nutella and raspberries

The options are endless!

sliced brown sugar cinnamon oatmeal bars on parchment paper.

Recipe FAQ:

How to store baked oatmeal bars?
1. Allow these bars to fully cool then store them in the refrigerator in an air tight container for up to 5 days.
Can I use quick oats?
1. You can certainly sub quick cooking oats into this recipe but the texture may change slightly and cooking time will decrease so keep an eye on them as they bake!
Is oatmeal healthy?
1. While oatmeal can be very high in carbohydrates, the oats carbohydrate content is high in fiber and other important nutrients that have health benefits. As a dietitian, I constantly recommend oatmeal with balanced toppings for a nutritious breakfast.

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Yield: 9-12 Bars

Author: Lauren Twigge