Description
Oatmeal Crunchies are deliciously crunchy, chewy treats made with oats, brown sugar, and butter. Perfect for a quick snack or a sweet breakfast bite, these bars deliver satisfying texture and classic flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix oats, brown sugar, flour, and salt.
- Stir in melted butter and vanilla extract until mixture is crumbly but holds together when pressed.
- Press mixture firmly into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Add chopped nuts or chocolate chips for extra flavor.
- Store bars in an airtight container to keep them crunchy.
- Perfect to pack as a lunchbox snack or grab-and-go breakfast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: oatmeal bars, crunchy snacks, homemade granola bars, easy snack recipe, brown sugar bars