Gluten-Free Chewy Oat Bars
Satisfy your snack cravings with these irresistible Gluten-Free Chewy Oat Bars, a perfect balance of wholesome ingredients and rich flavors. Packed with gluten-free rolled oats, creamy almond butter, and a touch of natural sweetness from honey (or maple syrup for a vegan spin), this recipe delivers a chewy, satisfying texture in every bite. Nutrient-rich additions like chia seeds, dried cranberries, and chopped nuts offer a boost of protein, fiber, and antioxidants, making these bars an ideal snack for busy mornings, post-workout boosts, or midday pick-me-ups. Quick and easy to prepare with a prep time of just 15 minutes, these oat bars bake to golden perfection in under 30 minutes and can be stored for days—perfect for meal prep. Whether you're following a gluten-free diet or simply love homemade snacks, these chewy oat bars promise to be your new favorite go-to!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Gluten-free rolled oats
- 1 cup Almond butter
- 0.5 cup Honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts)
- 0.333 cup Dried cranberries or raisins
- 2 tablespoons Chia seeds
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving a bit of overhang on the sides to lift the bars out once they are baked.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), applesauce, and vanilla extract. Stir until everything is well blended.
Add the gluten-free rolled oats, salt, chopped nuts, dried cranberries or raisins, and chia seeds to the wet mixture. Stir until the dry ingredients are fully incorporated into the wet ingredients.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Use a spatula to press the mixture firmly and evenly into the dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the baking dish before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang.
Once cooled, cut into 12 even bars. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days or refrigerate for up to two weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3346 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 191.6 g | 246% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.1 g | 90% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 605 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 329.1 g | 120% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 54.9 g | 196% | |
| Total Sugars | 170.2 g | ||
| Protein | 88.8 g | 178% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1055 mg | 81% | |
| Iron | 18.9 mg | 105% | |
| Potassium | 3091 mg | 66% | |
*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.
