22 Reviews of Chewy Oatmeal Spice Bars

From: annlouise

On Sep 4, 2003

Wouldn't call it a cookie, but rather a "flat muffin" or "breakfast bar". They were more cake-like than I expected. Delicious and healthy! I made mine extra healthy with 1/2 c whole wheat flour and 1/4 c honey instead of the white sugar. I also used 1/2 c rolled barley instead of rolled oats. I think next time I will cook at 325 for longer, to give the oats more time to soften. I also DOUBLED the cinn and nutmeg and added 1/4 t allspice--I always double my spices, plus I used applesauce which doesn't have the spices of some apple butters (but why would you waste yummy apple butter in a recipe?!) Thanks, Dancer, this one I can feel good about giving to my kids!

From: LUv 2 BaKE

On May 22, 2005

These are exceptional spicy bars with an enjoyable texture! They are nice and moist, but also chewy like oatmeal cookies. I halved the recipe and baked it in an 8”pan. I also decreased the sugar by about 1/4 for personal preference. I also doubled the cinnamon like one reviewer suggested. This made them even spicier, which was great, although I am sure they would be fine as is. I also used a mixture of dates and raisins for the dried fruit. These are delightful bars that are nutritious and nice and low in fat I will be making again. Thanks Dancer^!!

From: Anissa

On May 22, 2005

These were good! I took annlouise's suggestions and used whole wheat flour, honey, doubled the spices and baked longer(about 35 minutes). It turned out well. Next time I'll try adding nuts & sunflower seeds.

From: jennifer in new jersey

On Sep 1, 2005

very good, and very easy to make. much easier than cookies. great taste and healthy too! i left out the white sugar and just used the 3/4c brown.

From: janem

On Dec 3, 2005

These make a tasty snack or dessert. I made the following changes: 1/4 cup sugar for 1/2 cup sugar, baked at 330* instead of 350*, and sprinkled dough with cinnamon and sugar before baking. Great stuff.

From: Xanthia

On Sep 26, 2007

I made these vegan with almond milk and egg replacer and they were SO good. I wasn't sure at first that they would turn out, but they were perfect and portable. A definite keeper!

From: Sudie

On Nov 13, 2002

Thank you Dancer! My DH needs to lower his cholesterol and can't abide cooked cereal. I think you might have given me a solution with these bars! The whole family loved them. Great with a cup of tea, or on the run for a quick breakfast!

From: Heather'sKitchen

On Mar 3, 2007

These are my new favorite snack! I love oatmeal and spices together. I also loved the texture of the oatmeal. It was still chewy and not mushy. I followed the baking instructions exactly. I did substitute whole wheat pastry flour for all-purpose flour. I also used 3/4 cup sucanat in place of the brown sugar and 1/2 cup date sugar in place of the white sugar. I increased the cinamon to 1 1/2 teaspoons and added 1/2t allspice and 1/2 t ground cloves. (Did I mention I love spicy oatmeal!) Since I don't like dried fruit I decided to add 1/2 cup chopped pecans. After the bars were cooled I cut them into 24 servings, individually wrapped in plastic wrap and stored in the fridge. After 7 days they were still delicious! I just love this recipe! Thanks!!!

From: Angie Corrine

On Jun 25, 2007

I wasn't sure at first if they were quite as great as I expected...but I keep going back to the pan and taking one little square at a time. I LOVE them! They would also be great (but not as healthy) which peanut butter and chocolate chips instead of apple butter and raisins

From: Grace4Gayle

On May 28, 2008

This was great! I sub'd canned pumpkin for the applesauce because I didn't have any and it turned out wonderful. I let the kids think they were getting to eat oatmeal cookies for breakfast and they thought I rocked!