Easy Make-Ahead Oat Bars: Clean Eating Snacks Without Glyphosate

Good food doesn't need to be complicated. These Honey Almond Oat Bars prove that point beautifully – simple ingredients, minimal effort, maximum satisfaction. There are plenty of oat bars in the grocery store aisle but recent research has revealed a troubling number of them contain dangerous agricultural chemicals like glyphosate and chlormequat. Luckily making these clean, heathy bars takes less than 30 minutes and they keep in the refrigerator for weeks.

WHOLE GRAINS: THE ORGANIC SUPERFOOD YOUR BODY CRAVES

Let's talk about oats for a moment. They're one of those pantry staples that deserve more credit than they get. Beyond the breakfast bowl, oats bring an earthy sweetness and satisfying texture to everything they touch. Their health benefits are well-documented – cholesterol-lowering fiber, steady energy release, impressive vitamin and mineral content – but what I appreciate most is their culinary versatility. In these bars, they provide both structure and substance, creating a foundation for the other flavors to shine.

WHY ORGANIC NON-GMO OATS ARE ESSENTIAL FOR CLEAN EATING

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) recently uncovered something troubling in our food supply: the agricultural chemical chlormequat contaminating nearly all non-organic oat products they tested. Several popular brands showed concerning concentrations, and the EWG even found this chemical in the urine of four out of five people they examined – a clear sign of widespread dietary exposure.

Choosing organic oats isn't just food snobbery – it's about avoiding unnecessary chemicals in our daily diet. Organic farming skips the irradiation, genetic engineering, and synthetic chemicals, often resulting in food that's more nutritious and, frankly, tastes better. Yes, organic costs more, partly due to certification expenses, but the alternative costs our health and environment far more. Supporting small, organic farms is a tangible step toward building a more sustainable food system – one purchase at a time.

FARM-FRESH ORGANIC RAW ROLLED OATS

The raw rolled oats from Brian Severson Farms changed my understanding of what oats can be. The Severson family grows organic, non-GMO grains on their small Illinois farm, overseeing the entire process from soil to package.

These aren't your average supermarket oats. They're a variety called Avena nuda – hulless oats that naturally shed their protective covering during harvest, preserving their complete nutritional profile. These certified organic oats undergo minimal processing without heat treatment, cold-rolled into thick, old-fashioned flakes that maintain their remarkable flavor. The Seversons chose this darker oat variety specifically for taste rather than appearance – the kind of decision small producers can make when quality trumps cosmetics. The result is an ingredient with character, the kind that makes you realize what we've been missing in our rush toward convenience.

BEST HEALTHY MAKE-AHEAD SNACK BARS FOR BUSY FAMILIES

These bars hit the sweet spot between treat and sustenance. Make them on Sunday, and you'll thank yourself all week long. They're perfect for breakfast on rushed mornings, substantial enough for lunch boxes, and ideal as a post-workout refuel. The flavors actually improve after a day in the refrigerator as everything melds together.

Easy Homemade Honey Almond Oat Bars

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Good food doesn't need to be complicated. These Honey Almond Oat Bars prove that point beautifully – simple ingredients, minimal effort, maximum satisfaction.

Author:

Lisa Riznikove

Ingredients

• 1½ cups Raw Organic Rolled Oats
• 1 cup raw almonds
• 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut flakes
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 cup almond butter
• ⅓ cup honey
• 1 teaspoon almond extract
• ½ teaspoon sea salt

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Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.

2. Combine oats, almonds, and coconut flakes in a large mixing bowl.

3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the coconut oil. Stir in the almond butter, honey, almond extract, and salt until smooth and well-blended.

4. Pour the warm mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is thoroughly coated.

5. Transfer to your prepared pan and spread evenly. Place another piece of parchment on top and press firmly with a flat-bottomed measuring cup or spatula to create a compact, even layer.

6. Bake for 15 minutes, just until the edges begin to turn golden. Remove from the oven and transfer directly to the refrigerator to cool completely for at least an hour.

7. Once fully chilled, use the parchment overhang to lift the entire block from the pan and cut into bars with a sharp knife. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three weeks. While these bars are technically shelf-stable, they hold together better and are less messy when kept chilled.