Low Fat Chocolate Oat Bars
Satisfy your sweet tooth guilt-free with these Low Fat Chocolate Oat Bars, a wholesome blend of rolled oats, whole wheat flour, and unsweetened cocoa powder for a fiber-rich, chocolatier treat. Sweetened naturally with honey and applesauce, these bars skip refined sugars while delivering moist, chewy deliciousness. Mini chocolate chips add bursts of indulgent flavor, while the easy prep and quick bake time make these bars perfect for busy lifestyles. Ideal for a healthy snack, breakfast on the go, or dessert alternative, these nutritious, cocoa-packed bars are ready in just 35 minutes and can be stored for up to a week. Try this crowd-pleasing favorite that's big on taste yet low on fat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rolled oats
- 0.5 cup Whole wheat flour
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Mini chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Stir these dry ingredients together until well mixed.
In another medium bowl, mix together the unsweetened applesauce, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix.
Fold in the mini chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan using a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the edges are firm and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
Once cool, lift the parchment paper to remove the bars from the pan, and cut into 16 equal squares.
Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1532 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 26.4 g | 34% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.5 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1055 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 323.6 g | 118% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 49.3 g | 176% | |
| Total Sugars | 128.2 g | ||
| Protein | 49.6 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 207 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 21.3 mg | 118% | |
| Potassium | 2050 mg | 44% | |
*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.
