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Starbucks Oat Bars Recipe

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These Starbucks-inspired oat bars are a deliciously chewy, slightly sweet treat packed with wholesome oats and maple syrup. Perfect for breakfast on-the-go or a satisfying snack, they combine simple ingredients baked to golden perfection for a cozy, comforting bite.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 3 ¾ cups quick oats
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow for easy removal of the bars.
  2. Prepare Oats Mixture: Using a food processor, grind 2 cups of the quick oats until they reach a fine, flour-like consistency. Transfer the ground oats to a large mixing bowl and stir in the remaining 1¾ cups of whole quick oats along with 1 teaspoon salt to evenly distribute seasoning.
  3. Make Wet Mixture: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter together with the light brown sugar and maple syrup. Continue heating until the butter is fully melted and the sugar has dissolved completely. Remove from heat, then whisk in the almond milk and vanilla extract. Allow this wet mixture to cool slightly to avoid cooking the oats prematurely.
  4. Combine and Form Bars: Pour the slightly cooled butter mixture into the oat mixture. Use a wooden spoon to stir thoroughly until all oats are well coated and combined to create a cohesive dough-like mixture. Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan and press firmly and evenly into the corners and surface.
  5. Bake and Cool: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the surface turns a light golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan, ensuring they set properly before slicing.
  6. Slice and Serve: Once cooled, lift the bars out using the parchment paper edges. Cut into 16 equal-sized bars and serve, or store in an airtight container for later enjoyment.

Notes

  • For a nuttier flavor, you can toast the oats lightly before processing.
  • Pressing the oat mixture firmly into the pan helps the bars hold together better after baking.
  • These bars can be stored at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
  • Use parchment paper for easier removal and cleaner slicing.
  • Feel free to add mix-ins like chocolate chips, dried fruit, or nuts for variation.

Keywords: Starbucks oat bars, oat snacks, baked oat bars, maple oat bars, homemade snack bars

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