Honey Oat Hermits

Honey Oat Hermits are the ultimate rustic treat, combining wholesome oats, warm spices, and a touch of natural sweetness from honey and raisins or dried cranberries. These soft, chewy bars are baked to perfection with a golden edge and a tender middle, delivering the perfect balance between hearty flavor and comforting indulgence. Made in just 35 minutes from start to finish, this recipe uses simple pantry staples like old-fashioned rolled oats, cinnamon, and nutmeg, making it a quick and satisfying option for any occasion. Ideal as a snack, breakfast-on-the-go, or dessert, these bars can be dusted with powdered sugar for an elegant finish. Honey Oat Hermits are the perfect fusion of wholesome ingredients and homemade charm, a must-try for lovers of easy, nourishing baked goods.

Nutriscore Rating: 49/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsalted butter
• 0.75 cup light brown sugar
• 0.25 cup honey
• 1 unit large egg
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 0.75 cup raisins or dried cranberries
• 2 tablespoons optional powdered sugar (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving enough overhang on the sides for easy removal.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and light brown sugar using a hand or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the honey, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat until thoroughly combined and smooth.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 6

Fold in the raisins or dried cranberries using a spatula to uniformly distribute them throughout the dough.

Step 7

Transfer the dough to the lined baking pan and press it into an even layer using your hands or a spatula.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 9

Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang.

Step 10

Once cool, cut into 12 bars or rectangles. If desired, dust lightly with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	735.8 grams (735.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2694

Total Fat 64.10g	82%
Saturated Fat 31.60g	158%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 310mg	103%
Sodium 1785mg	78%
Total Carbohydrate 517.00g	188%
Dietary Fiber 22.40g	80%
Total Sugars 304.70g
Protein 41.50g	83%

Vitamin D 41IU	205%
Calcium 325mg	25%
Iron 16mg	87%
Potassium 1886mg	40%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 20.5%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 73.6%