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Healthy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars


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  • Author: mealstomake
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Healthy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars are nutritious and delicious, perfect for busy mornings or snacks.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup almond flour (or whole wheat flour)
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (or a mix of both)
  • 1/4 cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/3 cup dark chocolate chips (or mini chocolate chips)
  • 1/4 cup dried fruit (optional, such as raisins or cranberries)
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional, such as walnuts or almonds)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the honey or maple syrup, almond butter, applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until everything is well combined.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips, dried fruit, and chopped nuts (if using).
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
  7. Allow the bars to cool in the baking dish for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Once cooled, cut into squares or bars.
  8. These oatmeal bars are perfect for a quick snack or breakfast on the go!

Notes

Don’t overmix the batter and watch your bake time to ensure bars aren’t too dry.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Healthy

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg