Description
Healthy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars are a delicious and nutritious snack that everyone will love. These bars combine the wholesome goodness of oats with rich chocolate chips, making them perfect for breakfast, a quick snack, or even dessert. Packed with healthy ingredients like nuts and seeds, they offer an energy boost throughout the day. The simplicity of this recipe allows for customization with your favorite add-ins, making it an ideal option for meal prep. Enjoy these delightful bars as a satisfying treat that keeps cravings at bay while providing essential nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 for less sweetness)
- 1/4 cup dried fruit (optional, such as raisins or cranberries)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional, such as walnuts or almonds)
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.
- In another bowl, whisk together honey or maple syrup, almond butter, applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until well incorporated.
- Fold in chocolate chips and any optional nuts or dried fruits.
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg