Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of health and taste with our Healthy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars Recipe. These nutritious bars are perfect for breakfast, snacks, or a guilt-free dessert. Packed with hearty oats and rich dark chocolate chips, they offer a satisfying treat that everyone can enjoy. Customizable with your choice of nuts or dried fruits, these bars are not only delicious but also versatile enough to cater to different preferences. Easy to make and ideal for meal prep, these oatmeal bars ensure you have a wholesome snack ready whenever you need it.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond flour (or whole wheat flour)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together rolled oats, almond flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together honey (or maple syrup), almond butter, applesauce, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
- Combine the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until just mixed.
- Fold in dark chocolate chips and optional mix-ins such as nuts or dried fruit.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown; let cool before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 50g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg