Name: Peach Oatmeal Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 18
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 cup dark brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1-1/2 cups peeled & chopped fresh peaches (about 2 large); 1 large peach, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar, for dusting

Fresh peaches are baked into these chewy Peach Oatmeal Bars for a perfect snack on a summer afternoon!

Oatmeal bars with peach slices on top resting on a parchment lined cooling rack.

The Perfect Amount of Sweetness

They have the perfect amount of sugar to bring out the sweetness of the peaches and the texture of the oatmeal makes them irresistible! They would be great alongside a cup of coffee for a morning treat or an afternoon snack.

Peach Oatmeal Bars cut into 18 equal squares on a parchment covered cooling rack.

Plentiful Peaches Equal a Baking Bonanza!

Peaches are still perfect and plentiful. So I’m taking full advantage of the season and baking with them as much as possible. I’m dreading the day when a huge pile of peaches no longer greet me as I walk into the market.

Peaches just make me smile, especially when they are baking in my oven. There’s just something about that baked peach smell and taste that is so comforting and delicious.

Two peach oatmeal snack bars with fresh peach slices on top on a white plate.

Trial, Error and Success!

These yummy snack bars came about one morning when I added some fresh peaches and a dash of cinnamon to my oatmeal for breakfast. I immediately became fixated with idea of baking something with peaches and oatmeal. I’m in love with this combination!

Well, a few batches of peach oatmeal cookies later, I decided that bars might be the better route to go. The cookies spread out too thin and were weighted down by all the oats and peaches. They tasted amazing, but didn’t look so amazing!

So I mixed up another batch of dough and pressed it into a baking dish instead. That did it! They turned out just like I had wanted them to. Peach perfection!

A Sweet Breakfast Bar

If you like a breakfast a little on the sweet side, you will love these peach oatmeal breakfast bars. The oatmeal makes them so hearty, and the peaches bring so much sweetness and flavor. Soft, chewy, sweet, cinnamon and bursting with fresh peach flavor. Could they be any better?

A peach oatmeal breakfast bar on a plate with a fork.

Tip: How to Pick a Ripe Peach

Look for a consistent peachy color all over and then squeeze gently to make sure it’s not too firm or already mushy. A good peach will smell fragrant and have no bruises.

What Do I Need to Make Peach Oatmeal Bars?

All-purpose flour
Old-fashioned oats
Baking powder
Salt
Ground cinnamon
Unsalted butter, softened
Granulated sugar
Brown sugar
Large eggs
Vanilla extract
Fresh peaches
Cinnamon sugar
13 x 9 baking pan

All-purpose flour, old-fashioned oats, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, large eggs, Vanilla extract, and fresh peaches in small glass dishes on a white counter.

A Peach is a Peach

Your peaches definitely don’t have to be perfect to make this peach coffee cake. In fact, overripe peaches work beautifully. You can substitute frozen peaches slices, too. Just thaw completely before cutting. You can also use drained canned peaches that have been sliced and chopped.

How to Make Peach Oatmeal Bars

Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 13×9-inch baking pan. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, oatmeal, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside.
In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, and beat until well combined, about 1 minute. Gradually add flour mixture, beating until just combined.

Steps to make the batter for peach oatmeal bars.

Stir in chopped peaches.
Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
Arrange peach slices evenly on top of batter.
Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.

Steps to make peach oatmeal bars batter.

Bake for 30 minutes until bars are browned on top and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

A 9x13 pan with baked oatmeal bars topped with fresh peach slices.

More Perfect Peach Recipes

Fresh Peach Crumble: Sweet juicy peaches baked under a scrumptious cinnamon sugar topping make this Fresh Peach Crumble an instant favorite! Served warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it’s a the perfect summer dessert!
Peach Coffee Cake: A deliciously moist coffee cake loaded with sweet peaches and topped with the most amazing cinnamon sugar streusel. This Peach Coffee Cake will knock your flip-flops off!
Grilled Brie with Peaches and Pesto: Sweet, juicy peaches, nutty pesto and melty, mellow brie are sure to become your new summer grilling obsession.
Peachy Keen Cocktail: A complex, yet refreshing cocktail with the peach jam bringing out the sweetness in the bourbon and the aged tequila adding some nice earthy complexity.
Peach Raspberry Crumb Bars: One of my favorite peach desserts! Fresh peaches and raspberries baked into fruity and fabulous peach crumble bars with the most irresistible crumb crust and topping.

How to Serve and Store Peach Oatmeal Bars

Once cool, cut Peach Oatmeal Bars into 18 equal bars. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature! You’ll be grinning from ear to ear!

Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

To freeze, cut into bars and place in a freezer safe baggie with a sheet of parchment between each bar. Freeze for up to three months.

If you make my Peach Oatmeal Bars, be sure to snap a picture and share it with me or tag me on Instagram @thebakermama so I can see. 😍 I love seeing how inspired and creative y’all get with the recipes I share. Enjoy!

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