Sugar-Free Apple Oat Bars
Indulge in these wholesome and naturally sweetened Sugar-Free Apple Oat Bars, a guilt-free snack that’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or any time in between. These bars are packed with nutrient-rich ingredients like old-fashioned rolled oats, grated apples, and pitted dates, offering a sweet, chewy texture without the need for added sugar. Hints of cinnamon and vanilla elevate the flavor, while the crunch of chopped walnuts adds a delightful contrast. Quick and easy to prepare, these bars come together in under an hour and are baked to golden perfection. With no refined sugar and a hearty dose of fiber, they’re a healthy, filling treat the whole family will love. Perfect for meal prep, they can be stored in the fridge for a convenient grab-and-go option all week long.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 medium apples
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Place the pitted dates in a small bowl, cover with hot water, and let them soak for about 10 minutes.
Peel, core, and grate the apples using a box grater. Squeeze out the excess moisture from the grated apples using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
Drain the dates and place them in a food processor. Pulse until they form a paste.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, applesauce, eggs, cinnamon, baking powder, vanilla extract, and salt.
Mix in the date paste and grated apples until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Fold in the chopped walnuts, ensuring they're evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly using a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and let the bars cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, cut into 12 bars and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2115 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.9 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.8 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 372 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 1783 mg | 78% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 379.0 g | 138% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 48.9 g | 175% | |
| Total Sugars | 227.0 g | ||
| Protein | 48.2 g | 96% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 386 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 12.5 mg | 69% | |
| Potassium | 3237 mg | 69% | |
*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.
