Description
Indulge in the goodness of these Healthy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars, a delightful snack that strikes the perfect balance between nutrition and flavor. Made with wholesome ingredients, these bars are ideal for breakfast on-the-go, a midday energy boost, or a post-workout treat. They feature rolled oats combined with nut butter, sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup, and studded with rich chocolate chips. Not only are they easy to prepare, but they can also be customized with your favorite mix-ins like nuts and dried fruits. Enjoy these delectable bars fresh or store them for an on-demand nutritious snack throughout the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 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
- 1/4 cup dried fruit (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
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 rolled oats, almond flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together honey or maple syrup, almond butter, applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until you have a thick batter.
- Fold in dark chocolate chips and any additional mix-ins.
- Spread the batter evenly in the baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow cooling before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg