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    Home » Recipes » Gluten-Free

    Vanilla Chocolate Oat Slice | Breakfast Bars

    Published: Jun 8, 2023 · Modified: Mar 31, 2025 by Nicole Kendrick · This post may contain affiliate links · 14 Comments

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    These healthy Vanilla chocolate oat slice bars are perfect for a wholesome breakfast. Filled with a decadent vanilla bean, topped with chocolate and fresh raspberries, these are not only sure to keep you full til lunch, but they satisfy your sweet cravings.

    These breakfast bars are great whether you are on the go, meal prepping ahead of time, or just like something quick to have in the morning. 

    Healthy Oat Slices with chocolate

    Sometimes at breakfast, we can get tired of the same old muffins or waffles and just want something fresh and new!

    These healthy oat slices are just what you need to break that routine. These breakfast bars are gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, and free of refined sugars. 

    Baked oatmeal is a wonderful way to get solid nutrition in to start your day. These make for a super convenient way to prep breakfast ahead of time without the morning chaos of work and kids.

    I always recommend getting these baked on a Sunday afternoon, with just 5 minutes of prep time, then you have breakfast for each day of the week. If you have a large family, it’s simple to double this recipe as well. A bonus: these are toddler friendly! 

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    • Why you will love this recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Storage
    • Equipment
    • Variations
    • Top tips
    • FAQ
    • Topping ideas: 
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    Why you will love this recipe

    • Easy and delicious! With just 5 minutes of prep time, it’s minimal effort for maximum flavor. 
    • Perfect for healthy bowels: oatmeal is full of fiber which will help keep those bowels moving! 
    • Tastes sinful without feeling guilty. That’s right, these breakfast bars taste like a decadent dessert, yet they are checking all the healthy boxes. 

    Ingredients

    Old fashion oats: I use gluten-free old fashion oats but yours don’t have to be gluten-free for this recipe to work. Just make sure you use old-fashioned oats for the best results. 

    Egg: just one egg is needed which will help to bind the oats together. 

    Almond milk: almond milk is going to provide moisture to our oats. I use unsweetened, but you can use any milk of your choice here. 

    Maple syrup: Maple syrup will naturally sweeten the baked oatmeal, honey or agave syrup will also work fine.

    Coconut oil: this will also lend a little moisture to our baked oatmeal. 

    Cinnamon: for a little spice.

    Vanilla bean paste: vanilla bean paste is the star ingredient in these baked oats. Since we aren’t using any sugar, vanilla bean paste is going to provide maximum flavor to these healthy oat slices. I use Singing Dog Vanilla vanilla bean paste.

    Chocolate chips: because they just make life better! I use a dairy-free chocolate chip but you can use any. 

    Raspberries: for a little added sweetness and texture. Although these are not necessary for the recipe to turn out. 

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 °F. 
    • Line an 8x8 square pan with parchment paper.
    • In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg and set aside. 
    • In a large bowl, pour in the oats. Then add in the beaten egg, milk, vanilla bean paste, maple syrup, coconut oil, cinnamon, and almond milk.
    • Using a rubber spatula, mix well. Once mixed, pour in the chocolate chips and mix again. Pour the mixture into the baking pan. (Mixture will be slightly wet, this is normal).
    • Add extra chocolate chips to the top of the mixture on ¾ of the pan.
    • Then, line ¼ of the pan with raspberries. Place in oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown and the mixture is no longer “wet” like. 
    Healthy oat slices collage
    Healthy oat collage slices

    Storage

    • Allow these healthy oat slices to cool completely before storing. Once the oatmeal has cooled completely, place it into an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to five days. For an easy, on-the-go breakfast, cut them into individual slices and separate them with parchment paper before storing them in the fridge.
    • To freeze these breakfast bars, cut them into nine individual servings, and separate them with parchment paper. Then wrap them in plastic wrap and place them into a freezer-friendly container. When you are ready to eat, simply unwrap them and place them in the microwave for 30-second intervals for 1 to 2 minutes. 

    Equipment

    USA Pan Bakeware Square Cake Pan

    Variations

    • Instead of maple syrup, you can use agave syrup or honey.
    • Fruit: if you don’t like raspberries, feel free to use another fruit like blueberries, or strawberries. Blackberries would work great, also.
    • Chocolate chips: if you are not feeling like having chocolate chips, you could always add peanut butter chips or a nut like walnuts or almond slivers. 
    • Dairy options: if dairy is not an issue in your family, you can certainly use regular milk in this recipe. 

    Top tips

    • Warm these healthy oatmeal slices in the microwave for 15 to 30 seconds before serving. Although you can certainly enjoy them cold as well.
    • Allow the baked oatmeal to cool completely before removing it from the pan.

    FAQ

    What else can I serve with this baked oatmeal?

    You can serve these healthy oatmeal slices with eggs for added protein, a simple protein shake, and a side of fresh fruit or yogurt. 

    Topping ideas: 

    If you are feeling like having a dessert, top these oatmeal bars, with yogurt, whipped cream, or ice cream.

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    Healthy Oat SliceS

    Vanilla Chocolate Oat Slice | Breakfast Bars

    These healthy vanilla chocolate oat slice bars are perfect for a wholesome breakfast. Filled with a decadent vanilla bean, topped with chocolate and fresh raspberries, these are not only sure to keep you full til lunch, but they satisfy your sweet cravings. 
    5 from 64 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 35 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 9
    Calories 171 kcal

    Equipment

    • USA Pan Bakeware Square Cake Pan,

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 cups gluten free oats old fashioned
    • 1 ½ cups almond milk room temperature
    • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
    • 1 egg
    • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
    • 2 tablespoon vanilla bean paste Singing Dog Vanilla
    • ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¾ cup chocolate chips for the top
    • 12 raspberries
    • extra chocolate chips for the top

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat the oven to 350℉.
    • Line an 8x8 square pan with parchment paper. 
    • In a small bowl, lightly beat the egg and set aside. In a large bowl, pour in the oats.
    • Then add in the beaten egg, milk, vanilla bean paste, maple syrup, coconut oil, cinnamon, and almond milk.
    • Using a rubber spatula, mix well.
    • Once mixed, pour in the chocolate chips and mix again.
    • Pour mixture into the baking pan. (Mixture will be slightly wet, this is normal).
    • Add extra chocolate chips to the top of the mixture on ¾ of the pan.
    • Then, line ¼ of the pan with raspberries.
    • Place in oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown and the mixture is no longer “wet” like.

    Notes

    Tips:
    • Warm these healthy oatmeal slices in the microwave for 15 to 30 seconds before serving. Although you can certainly enjoy them cold as well.
    • Allow the baked oatmeal to cool completely before removing it from the pan.
     
    Nutrition:
    Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should only be used as an approximation. The owner of this site is not responsible for nutrition facts.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 171kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.002gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 62mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 28IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Theresa Krunev says

      June 11, 2023 at 9:41 pm

      5 stars
      Love these and can not wait to make them! Quick question could I sub maple syrup with honey or you suggest maple syrup instead?! Thanks.

      Reply
      • NKendrick says

        June 12, 2023 at 5:33 pm

        Hello, Theresa. Absolutely you can use honey in place of the maple syrup!

        Reply
    2. Olivia F. says

      June 13, 2023 at 7:52 pm

      5 stars
      A fantastic addition into the breakfast/ dessert lineup! I improvised and took advantage of items I had on hand in my kitchen, mixing in one entire sliced banana and white chocolate chips! I also added in a scoop of vanilla protein powder. The finished product tastes like banana bread pudding, but better! 10/10 recommend!

      Reply
      • NKendrick says

        June 13, 2023 at 11:07 pm

        Olivia, thank you so much for sharing this with me and the viewers!! Your additions sounds amazing, in fact I think I will have to try it!!! So happy you enjoyed them!

        Reply
    3. Andréa Janssen says

      June 15, 2023 at 9:47 am

      5 stars
      I like a simple, yet beautiful breakfast and these breakfast bars were great. The addition of chocolate made it even better, and the raspberries were so fresh. Really enjoyed it!

      Reply
      • NKendrick says

        June 16, 2023 at 8:55 am

        I’m so glad to hear that!

        Reply
    4. Stephanie says

      June 15, 2023 at 11:27 am

      5 stars
      This recipe for oat slice breakfast bars is simply delish! Mine didn't look as nice as these as I had the kids help me put on the toppings... I'll take your suggestion and make a double batch of the bars - these would be good to put in the kid's camp boxes.

      Reply
      • NKendrick says

        June 16, 2023 at 8:56 am

        Sending these in to camp is a great idea! Thank you for sharing your feedback!

        Reply
    5. Nancy says

      June 16, 2023 at 1:46 pm

      5 stars
      So tasty. I love that you handed oats to these dessert bars. We made these for the weekend bbq. Everyone loved it

      Reply
      • NKendrick says

        June 18, 2023 at 10:26 am

        I’m so glad everyone enjoyed them!

        Reply
    6. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

      June 16, 2023 at 5:17 pm

      5 stars
      This look amazing!! Pinned for later and printed for now. I'm making these - with fresh raspberries from my bush!! Thanks!

      Reply
      • NKendrick says

        June 18, 2023 at 10:25 am

        Can’t wait to see how you like them!

        Reply
    7. Debbie says

      March 16, 2024 at 11:51 am

      Would love to make these but don't have vanilla bean paste...would vanilla extract work and if so how much??

      Reply
      • NKendrick says

        March 16, 2024 at 1:18 pm

        Oh absolutely, just use 2 tbsp of vanilla extract!

        Reply

    Hello! I’m Nicole Kendrick, the creator of Golden Grace Kitchen, a holistic nutritionist, and a certified health coach. I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease in 2013, which means every recipe you find here will always be gluten-free.

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