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f you’re looking for a healthier homemade alternative to store-bought granola bars, these Gluten-Free Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Bars are worth trying.

Made with wholesome ingredients like oats, banana, almond flour, raisins, and warm spices, they’re soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened with a touch of molasses and ripe banana.

I love baking a batch on the weekend and enjoying them throughout the week. They’re wonderful as a quick breakfast, afternoon snack, or crumbled over yogurt with fresh berries for an easy parfait.

And while they’re baking, your kitchen will smell absolutely wonderful thanks to the cinnamon and nutmeg.

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Eight gluten-free oatmeal spice bars with raisins on round serving platter.
Gluten-free oatmeal spice bars

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Why You’ll Love These Oatmeal Bars

  • Gluten-free
  • Great for meal prep
  • Soft and chewy
  • Naturally sweetened
  • Easy grab-and-go breakfast
  • Kid friendly
  • Freezer friendly
  • Made with pantry ingredients
Ingredients including rolled oats, crispy rice cereal, raisins, banana, almond flour, canola oil, molasses, Truvia Baking Blend, ground cinnamon and nutmeg.
Ready to make the Oatmeal Bars

Ingredients & Substitutions

Ripe Banana

Adds natural sweetness and moisture. The riper the banana, the sweeter the bars.

Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats

Be sure to use certified gluten-free oats if needed.

Quick oats can be substituted, though the texture will be softer.

Almond Flour or Almond Meal

Adds protein and moisture.

No almond flour? Ground walnuts or oat flour (affiliate link) can also work.

Molasses

Adds flavor and just a touch of sweetness.

Honey or maple syrup may be substituted.

Egg Whites

Help bind the bars while keeping them light.

Two whole eggs can be substituted.

Cinnamon and Nutmeg

Give these bars their cozy oatmeal cookie flavor.

Raisins

Classic and delicious.

You could also use:

  • Dried cranberries
  • Chopped dates
  • Dried cherries
  • Chopped apricots

Crispy Rice Cereal

Adds lightness and a bit of crunch.

Gluten-free rice cereal works perfectly.

How Many Calories and WW Points?

According to my calculations, each oatmeal bar has about 130 calories.

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How to Make Gluten-Free Oatmeal Raisin Spice Bars

Step 1: Prepare

Preheat oven to 350F degrees.

Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper or spray with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients

In a medium bowl, mash the banana.

Add the oil, molasses, vanilla, and egg whites.

Whisk until smooth.

Mixing mashed banana, canola oil, molasses, vanilla and egg whites in bowl with fork.
Combine the banana, oil, molasses, vanilla and egg whites in a medium bowl

Step 3: Mix the Dry Ingredients

In a large bowl, whisk together:

  • oats
  • almond flour
  • sweetener
  • cinnamon
  • nutmeg
  • baking soda
  • baking powder
Rolled oats, almond flour, Truvia baking blend, ground nutmeg, cinnamon, baking soda and baking powder in mixing bowl with whisk.
Whisk the oats, almond flour, no-calorie sweetener, nutmeg, cinnamon, baking soda and baking powder in a bowl

Step 4: Combine

Add the banana mixture to the dry ingredients.

Stir until combined.

Fold in the raisins and crispy rice cereal.

Mixing oatmeal spice bar ingredients in mixing bowl with spoon.
Pour the banana mixture into the oat mixture and mix well, then stir in the raisins and crispy rice cereal.

Step 5: Bake

Spread evenly into the prepared pan.

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Unbaked oatmeal spice bars in parchment paper lined baking pan.
Pour mixture into prepared pan and smooth into even layer.

Step 6: Cool

Cool for several minutes in the pan.

Cut into 12 bars and allow to cool completely.

Fresh baked uncut oatmeal spice bars on parchment paper on wood cutting board.
Fresh baked oatmeal spice bars
12 gluten-free oatmeal spice bars cooling on wire rack.
Cut into 12 bars and cool on wire rack

Recipe Notes

These bars are softer than traditional granola bars. Think oatmeal cookie meets breakfast bar.

For a firmer texture, refrigerate them after cooling.

The bars freeze beautifully too. I often wrap them individually and freeze them for quick breakfasts.

Four gluten-free oatmeal spice bars on small serving plate.
Fresh baked oatmeal raisin spice bars

Easy Variations

Add Nuts

Stir in:

  • Chopped walnuts
  • Pecans
  • Almonds

Change the Fruit

Try:

  • Cranberries
  • Cherries
  • Dates
  • Apricots

Add Chocolate Chips

Mini dark chocolate chips are a delicious addition.

More Spice

Add ginger, pumpkin pie spice, or cardamom.

Serving Suggestions

Enjoy these bars:

  • As a quick breakfast
  • Packed in lunchboxes
  • With coffee or tea
  • Crumbled over yogurt
  • Alongside fresh fruit
  • As an afternoon snack

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Round white plate of oatmeal spice bars decoratively arranged sitting on granite countertop
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Gluten-Free Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Bars

By Peter | Simple Nourished Living
Soft and chewy Gluten-Free Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Bars made with oats, banana, almond flour, raisins, and warm spices. Perfect for meal prep, breakfast, or healthy snacking.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Servings: 12
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Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 1 medium ripe banana, mashed
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup almond meal (or almond flour)
  • 2/3 cup Truvia Baking Blend (affiliate link) (or favorite 0-calorie sweetener)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 cup raisins, chopped
  • 1 cup crispy rice cereal

Instructions 

  • Place baking rack in lower third of oven and preheat to 350F degrees. Lightly spray a 9×9-inch baking pan with nonstick spray or line pan with parchment paper and lightly spray.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the mashed banana, oil, molasses, vanilla and egg whites until thoroughly combined.
  • In a large mixing bowl (affiliate link), whisk together the oats, almond flour, no-calorie sweetener, nutmeg, cinnamon, baking soda and baking powder until well mixed.
  • Pour the banana mixture into the oat mixture and mix well. Stir in the raisins and crispy rice cereal.
  • Spoon mixture into prepared pan and smooth into an even layer.
  • Bake until golden and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, about 15-20 minutes.
  • Cool in a pan on wire rack for about 5 minutes before cutting into bars and removing from pan to cool completely. Alternatively, if you've lined the pan with parchment you can lift the bars from the pan and place on a cutting board (affiliate link). Cut into 12 bars and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Store any leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature.

Notes

Serving size: 1 oatmeal spice bar
WW Points: 3
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3 PointsPlus (Old plan)
Chopping raisins can quickly get a little sticky. To chop your raisins quickly and easily, be sure you are using a sharp knife and give the knife blade a few squirts of nonstick spray and lightly grease with olive oil. This will ensure the knife glides through the raisins while chopping and that they don’t end up stuck to the knife.
If you don’t have almond flour or almond meal, you can easily make your own. Simple place whole almonds in a food processor or high-powered blender (such as VitaMix), and process until they are the texture of coarse sand (for almond meal) or a little finer (for almond flour).

Easy Variations

Add Nuts

Stir in:
  • Chopped walnuts
  • Pecans
  • Almonds

Change the Fruit

Try:
  • Cranberries
  • Cherries
  • Dates
  • Apricots

Add Chocolate Chips

Mini dark chocolate chips are a delicious addition.

More Spice

Add ginger, pumpkin pie spice, or cardamom.

Nutrition

Serving: 1oatmeal bar, Calories: 130kcal, Carbohydrates: 19g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 5g, Saturated Fat: 0.4g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Sodium: 102mg, Potassium: 150mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 7IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 34mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
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Recipe source: Eat What You Love Everyday (affiliate link) by Marlene Koch

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these bars gluten free?

Yes, provided you use certified gluten-free oats and gluten-free crispy rice cereal.

Can I freeze them?

Absolutely. Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

Can I make them dairy free?

Yes. This recipe is naturally dairy free.

Are these bars very sweet?

No. They are gently sweetened with banana, molasses, and sweetener, making them ideal for breakfast or snacking.

A Better Homemade Breakfast Bar

These Gluten-Free Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Bars are proof that homemade snack bars don’t need to be complicated.

Simple ingredients, warm spices, and a soft chewy texture make them a wholesome alternative to packaged granola bars—and one I find myself making again and again.

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2 Comments

  1. I made these yesterday! They taste awesome, but are sticky and don’t hold their shape. Probably my error. I was knee deep in the recipe when I realized my oatmeal was quick oats not old fashioned oats. And the toothpick looked clean , but at our altitude I may have to bake them a few more minutes. I’d do them again.

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    1. Hi Judy,
      There are just so many variables that can affect how a recipe turns out, especially when baking! The ingredients, measuring, temperature and humidity levels, altitude, baking pans, etc. Hope you are able to tweak the recipe to get the bars the way you like them!! ~Martha

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