Description
Indulge in the wholesome goodness of our Healthy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars Recipe, a delightful treat perfect for any time of day. These bars are not only delicious but also packed with nutritious ingredients like rolled oats, almond butter, and dark chocolate chips. They make an excellent snack for busy mornings, mid-afternoon energy boosts, or even dessert after dinner. The best part? They’re easily customizable with your favorite nuts or dried fruits. Prepare a batch ahead of time for an easy grab-and-go option throughout the week!
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 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 until smooth.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients until well blended.
- Fold in dark chocolate chips and any optional add-ins like dried fruit or nuts.
- Pour mixture into the prepared dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown; let cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg