These Healthy Cinnamon Oat Bars are a perfect blend of nutritious ingredients and delightful flavors. Free from refined sugar and flour, these bars are an excellent choice for a healthy snack or a quick breakfast on the go. Packed with oats, almond flour, and the natural sweetness of applesauce and honey or maple syrup, these bars are not only delicious but also nourishing.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (180 g) rolled oats
- 1 cup (96 g) almond flour
- 1 cup (240 g) unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup (64 g) almond butter (or any nut butter of your choice)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) honey or maple syrup (or a sugar-free alternative)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 bars
- Calories: 120 per bar
Preparation Time
- Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 20-25 minutes
- Total time: 30-35 minutes
Instructions
Preheat the Oven
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease with non-stick spray.
Prepare the Dry Ingredients
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Mix well to ensure even distribution of the baking powder and cinnamon.
Prepare the Wet Ingredients
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, almond butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
