Ingredients
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- 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
- 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). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix rolled oats, almond flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In another bowl, combine honey or maple syrup, almond butter, applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract; whisk until smooth.
- Pour wet mixture into dry ingredients; stir until fully combined.
- Fold in dark chocolate chips and optional add-ins like dried fruit or nuts.
- Pour batter into the prepared dish and spread evenly. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Slice into bars once completely cooled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (42g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg