Description
These Healthy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars are a delicious and nutritious snack or dessert option. Made with wholesome ingredients like oats, whole wheat flour, and applesauce, these bars are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the guilt.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (plus more for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the oats, whole wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the applesauce, honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until just combined. Fold in the mini chocolate chips.
- Bake: Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan, sprinkle with extra chocolate chips, and bake for 20–25 minutes.
- Cool and slice: Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days or in the fridge for up to a week.
- Add chopped nuts or dried fruit for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
