Low Sodium Nutella Bars
Indulge guilt-free with these irresistibly rich Low Sodium Nutella Bars, a healthier twist on the classic treat. Crafted with finely ground hazelnuts and unsweetened cocoa powder, these bars deliver all the nutty, chocolatey goodness you crave without the extra salt. Melted unsalted butter and unsweetened applesauce create a moist, tender texture, while semi-sweet chocolate chips add bursts of sweetness in every bite. Perfectly balanced with simple pantry ingredients like vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, and baking powder, these bars bake to perfection in just 25 minutes. Whether you're looking for a low-sodium dessert option or a decadent snack, these bars are ideal for satisfying your sweet tooth. Easy to make and packed with flavor, they are sure to become a new favorite for family gatherings or weekday indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1.5 cups hazelnuts
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
In a food processor, pulse the hazelnuts until finely ground. Make sure to stop before they start turning into butter.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground hazelnuts, all-purpose flour, and unsweetened cocoa powder.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted unsalted butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
Add the egg, vanilla extract, and unsweetened applesauce to the butter mixture and mix until completely incorporated.
Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan, smoothing out the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang.
Once cooled, slice into 12 equal bars and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4403 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 290.0 g | 372% | |
| Saturated Fat | 108.1 g | 540% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 478 mg | 159% | |
| Sodium | 347 mg | 15% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 481.0 g | 175% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 80.5 g | 288% | |
| Total Sugars | 262.8 g | ||
| Protein | 84.3 g | 169% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 505 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 40.3 mg | 224% | |
| Potassium | 2133 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.
