Oatmeal Banana Applesauce Bars
Soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened, these Oatmeal Banana Applesauce Bars are a wholesome snack or breakfast-on-the-go that the whole family will love. Packed with hearty rolled oats, ripe bananas, and unsweetened applesauce, these bars are a delightful blend of comforting flavors with a hint of warm cinnamon spice. Sweetened with honey or maple syrup for a vegan twist, they’re free of refined sugars, making them a healthier alternative to traditional baked treats. With optional add-ins like raisins, nuts, or chocolate chips, you can customize these bars to suit your taste. Ready in just 35 minutes from start to finish, they’re as quick and easy to make as they are satisfying to eat. Perfect for meal prepping, these moist, nutrient-packed bars stay fresh for days, ensuring you always have a nutritious treat on hand!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rolled oats
- 0.5 cup Whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 2 medium Ripe bananas
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.25 cup Honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Optional add-ins: raisins, chopped nuts, or chocolate chips
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Stir until well combined.
In a separate bowl, mash the bananas until smooth. Add the unsweetened applesauce, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl of dry ingredients. Stir until everything is evenly incorporated.
If you'd like to include any optional add-ins (raisins, chopped nuts, or chocolate chips), fold them into the batter at this stage.
Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan and use a spatula to spread it out evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 9 squares or rectangles.
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 |
1658 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.6 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.7 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1064 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 367.1 g | 133% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.8 g | 135% | |
| Total Sugars | 170.6 g | ||
| Protein | 42.2 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 229 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 2813 mg | 60% | |
*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.
