Carrot Cake Oatmeal Bars

Enjoy these delightful carrot cake oatmeal bars alongside a steaming cup of coffee.

Portable and convenient, these bars can be enjoyed on the move.

To make these bars gluten-free, opt for gluten-free oats.

a recipe photo of the Carrot Cake Oatmeal Bars

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Or enjoy them with a dollop of yogurt or vanilla ice cream for dessert.

Old-fashioned rolled oats are preferable here, as they absorb just the right amount of liquid while baking.

Each square is bursting with fresh blueberries and infused with lemon zest.

a recipe photo of the Baked Strawberry Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

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Blueberry Muffin Bars

With all the supersize muffins out there, portion control can be a challenge.

These let you enjoy the flavors of a blueberry muffin, and easily keep track of what you eat.

Chocolate-Peanut Butter Energy Bars

Dates provide all the sweetness you need for these no-bake energy bars.

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But feel free to vary the dried fruit, nuts, seeds and/or spices to your preference.

Lemon-blueberry oatmeal bars on a blue serving plate

Photographer: Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf

a recipe photo of the Oatmeal-Raisin Breakfast Bars

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Phoebe Hauser

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Chocolate-Peanut Butter Energy Bars

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