Is there a difference between rolled and quick oats?

Quick oats or instant oats are more highly processed than rolled oats. For this reason, they are difficult to substitute for rolled oats in baking. Rolled oats retain their texture and are the best option. Quick oats behave more like all-purpose flour. You can still get a bar form, but if you substitute, the measure of liquid ingredients needs to be adjusted. They may also need extra time to bake.

Can you freeze oatmeal raisin bars?

To freeze oatmeal raisin bars, cut them and allow them to cool to room temperature. Wrap them individually before freezing.

What can you do to prevent the bars from being too crumbly?

Different kinds of rolled oats behave differently, and it's easy to make a slight mistake measuring ingredients. If your oat bars are too crumbly after baking them, likely, there is not enough moisture in the batter. Check that all the oats are moist before adding them to the baking dish. If you add extra nuts or raisins, you may need to add more applesauce.

Can I substitute banana for applesauce?

Smashed ripe bananas can be used as a replacement for applesauce. Start with a 1:1 ratio and add a little more banana if the oats remain dry after mixing.

Easy Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Bars [gluten-free/ refined sugar free]

Easy Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Bars

Oatmeal raisin bars are stacked on a white plate.

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Start your day smiling with an easy vegan oatmeal raisin breakfast bars recipe that's chewy, healthy, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and always sure to satisfy.

Author: Denise
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 12 1x
Category: Bready Things
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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2 1/4 cups rolled oats
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 1/2 cups apple sauce
3 tablespoons tahini
2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup raisins
1 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

Mix dry ingredients. Toss together the rolled oats, cinnamon, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
Combine wet ingredients. Add the apple cause, tahini, maple syrup, and vanilla to a small bowl. Use a whisk or spoon to combine the ingredients until they are smooth.
Preheat the oven and mix the batter. Preheat the oven to 400 F. (200 C.). Meanwhile, add the wet ingredients to the oats. Mix them together, and then add the raisins and chopped walnuts.
Add to a baking dish and bake. Turn the oatmeal bar mixture into an 8x8 inch glass baking dish or non-stick pan. Lightly press the mixture into the pan and spread it in an even layer. Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown and firm in the center.
Cool and slice. Remove the breakfast bars from the oven and allow them to cool (preferably on a wire rack) for a few minutes. Slice the bars and enjoy!

Notes

The number of bars depends on how big you make them. We’ve adjusted the nutritional information to reflect 12 servings.
Substitute peanut butter or another nut or seed butter for the tahini.
We recommend rolled oats for this recipe. Quick oats are highly processed and won’t retain enough texture for the bars to set up.
If you use a larger baking pan, the bars will be thinner. Adjust the baking time accordingly.

Keywords: vegan oatmeal raisin breakfast bars, plant-based, gluten-free, refined sugar-free

Find it online: https://anothermusicinadifferentkitchen.com/oatmeal-raisin-breakfast-bars/