Low Sodium Apple Oat Bars
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these wholesome and flavorful Low Sodium Apple Oat Bars, a perfect snack for those looking to reduce sodium without sacrificing taste. Made with heart-healthy rolled oats, naturally sweet unsweetened applesauce, and a touch of honey, these bars are packed with comforting flavors from cinnamon, grated apple, and vanilla extract. Optional add-ins like chopped walnuts and raisins add extra texture and nutrition, making each bite a delightful treat. These easy-to-make bars come together in just 15 minutes of prep time and bake to golden perfection in under half an hour. Whether you're meal-prepping for the week or looking for a kid-friendly snack, these apple oat bars are a portable, guilt-free indulgence you can feel great about. Perfect for breakfast on-the-go or an afternoon pick-me-up!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup honey
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup grated apple
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, and ground cinnamon. Stir well to mix the dry ingredients.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, honey, egg, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil until well blended.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until they are just combined.
Gently fold in the grated apple, raisins, and chopped walnuts, if using, until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the bars cool completely in the baking dish on a wire rack before cutting them into 12 equal bars.
Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2203 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.1 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.9 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 371 mg | 16% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 342.4 g | 125% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 34.6 g | 124% | |
| Total Sugars | 200.3 g | ||
| Protein | 48.4 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 259 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 2130 mg | 45% | |
*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.
