Heart-Healthy Blueberry Oat Bars
These Heart-Healthy Blueberry Oat Bars are a wholesome and delicious way to enjoy a nutrient-packed snack or breakfast on the go. Made with rolled oats, almond flour, and chia seeds, these bars are naturally gluten-free, high in fiber, and packed with heart-healthy ingredients. Sweetened with pure maple syrup and fresh blueberries, they have a delightful balance of natural sweetness and tartness, while the almond butter and unsweetened applesauce add a rich and moist texture. Perfectly spiced with a hint of cinnamon and baked until golden, these bars are quick to prepare and ready in under 45 minutes. Whether you're meal-prepping for the week or looking for a guilt-free treat, these blueberry oat bars are the perfect blend of flavor and nutrition. Store them in the fridge for an easy, energizing snack you can feel good about.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup almond flour
- 0.5 cup unsalted almond butter
- 0.5 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups fresh blueberries
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 0.25 cup unsweetened applesauce
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) baking dish with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal of the bars.
In a large bowl, mix together rolled oats, almond flour, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the almond butter slightly until it becomes easy to stir, approximately 20-30 seconds.
Add melted almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and applesauce to the dry ingredients. Mix until thoroughly combined.
Fold in the fresh blueberries and chia seeds gently to avoid smashing the berries.
Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, pressing down firmly with a spatula to create an even layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow to cool in the baking dish on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Then use the parchment paper overhang to carefully lift the bar out and let it cool completely on the wire rack before slicing.
Cut into 12 bars and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2484 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 133.6 g | 171% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1061 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 283.6 g | 103% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 53.1 g | 190% | |
| Total Sugars | 109.8 g | ||
| Protein | 78.1 g | 156% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 849 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 19.1 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 2001 mg | 43% | |
*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.
