Healthy Oat and Apricot Breakfast Bars
Start your day with these irresistibly chewy and nutrient-packed Healthy Oat and Apricot Breakfast Bars! Perfectly sweetened with honey or maple syrup, these wholesome bars are loaded with heart-healthy rolled oats, protein-rich almond flour, and bursts of natural sweetness from dried apricots. A hint of cinnamon and chia seeds adds flavor and texture, while almond butter and unsweetened applesauce create a moist, cohesive base without any refined sugars or oils. Ready in just 40 minutes, they’re ideal for meal prep and can be stored for days, making them a convenient grab-and-go option for busy mornings. Whether you’re looking for a high-fiber breakfast, a midday snack, or a kid-approved treat, these easy, homemade oat bars are a guilt-free way to fuel your day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1 cup almond flour
- 0.33 cup honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.33 cup natural almond butter (or peanut butter)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing a bit of overhang on the sides for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, chopped dried apricots, ground cinnamon, salt, and chia seeds. Stir well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
In a medium microwave-safe bowl, heat the almond butter and honey (or maple syrup) for about 20-30 seconds until slightly melted. Stir to combine.
Add the unsweetened applesauce and vanilla extract to the almond butter mixture and stir until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly until everything is well combined and forms a cohesive batter.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Press it firmly and evenly into the pan using the back of a spatula or your hands.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the center is set.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. This is important to ensure they hold their shape.
Once cooled, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Place on a cutting board and slice into 12 rectangular bars or your desired size.
Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week. They can also be frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2507 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 108.5 g | 139% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.2 g | 51% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 617 mg | 27% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 343.1 g | 125% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 57.8 g | 206% | |
| Total Sugars | 175.0 g | ||
| Protein | 75.0 g | 150% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 742 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 19.8 mg | 110% | |
| Potassium | 3008 mg | 64% | |
*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.
