Fruit N Oat Bars
Packed with wholesome ingredients and natural sweetness, these Fruit N Oat Bars are the perfect balance of healthy and delicious. Made with hearty rolled oats, whole wheat flour, and a touch of ground cinnamon, these bars are brought to life with a medley of dried cranberries, apricots, and crunchy walnuts or almonds. Sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup for a vegan-friendly twist, and boosted with chia seeds and optional shredded coconut for added texture and nutrients, they’re ideal as a nutritious snack or on-the-go breakfast. These easy-to-make bars are ready in just 40 minutes and can be stored for up to two weeks—perfect for meal prepping. Whether you’re looking for a kid-friendly treat or a clean-eating snack, these Fruit N Oat Bars will keep you coming back for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 0.5 cups whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cups honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups dried cranberries
- 0.5 cups chopped dried apricots
- 0.5 cups chopped walnuts or almonds
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 0.25 cups minced unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Mix well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until smooth and well-combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir until fully incorporated and the mixture begins to clump together.
Fold in the dried cranberries, chopped dried apricots, chopped walnuts (or almonds), chia seeds, and shredded coconut (if using). Mix until the add-ins are evenly distributed.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Press it firmly into an even layer using the back of a spoon or your hands to ensure the bars hold their shape.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the top feels set.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang.
Once cooled, slice into 12 equal bars. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
190 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.0 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.6 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 90 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.5 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.1 g | ||
| Protein | 3.9 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 25 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 183 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
