Low Sodium Chewy Oat Bars
Indulge in the wholesome goodness of these Low Sodium Chewy Oat Bars, a heart-healthy snack that combines convenience with delicious flavor. Packed with old-fashioned rolled oats, unsalted almond butter, pure maple syrup, and a touch of unsweetened applesauce, these bars boast rich, natural sweetness without added salt. Textured with chopped nuts and your choice of dried cranberries or raisins, and gently spiced with cinnamon and vanilla, they make for a satisfying treat that’s perfect for on-the-go snacking or a guilt-free dessert. Quick and easy to prepare, these oat bars are baked to chewy perfection in just 25 minutes and can be stored for days of enjoyment. Low sodium, nutrient-rich, and irresistibly tender, they’re a must-try recipe for health-conscious snackers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup Unsalted almond butter
- 0.5 cup Pure maple syrup
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup Chopped nuts (such as almonds or walnuts)
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries or raisins
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Pure vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to easily lift the bars out later.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, and ground cinnamon. Stir until well-mixed.
In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the unsalted almond butter and maple syrup. Stir constantly until the mixture is smooth and slightly warm. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Add the unsweetened applesauce to the almond butter mixture and stir until fully incorporated.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, and mix thoroughly with a spatula or wooden spoon until the oats are evenly coated.
Fold in the dried cranberries or raisins until they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan, pressing it down firmly with the back of a spoon or spatula to ensure it is evenly packed and level on top.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the top is set.
Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool in the pan for at least 30 minutes. Then, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the bars from the pan and transfer to a cutting board.
Slice into 12 bars. Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3349 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 185.7 g | 238% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.4 g | 82% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 19 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 386.5 g | 141% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 60.4 g | 216% | |
| Total Sugars | 160.0 g | ||
| Protein | 88.6 g | 177% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 936 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 22.2 mg | 123% | |
| Potassium | 3175 mg | 68% | |
*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.
