Description
Indulge in the wholesome goodness of these Healthy Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Bars, a perfect treat for any time of day! Packed with rolled oats, almond flour, and sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup, these bars are not only delicious but also nutritious. Their chewy texture, combined with rich dark chocolate chips, makes them an irresistible snack that everyone will love. Ideal for breakfast on-the-go, a post-workout pick-me-up, or a sweet dessert alternative, these bars are customizable to suit your taste preferences. With just 10 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients, you’ll have a batch ready to enjoy in no time.
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
- 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, 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 mixed.
- Fold in dark chocolate chips and any optional mix-ins like nuts or dried fruit.
- Pour the 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: 154
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg