Healthy Oatmeal Cookie Bars
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free Option
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup Whole wheat flour (or oat flour for gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 1/3 cup Pure maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup Melted coconut oil
- 1 large Egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Dark chocolate chips or raisins
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a little overhang on the sides. This makes it much easier to lift the bars out once they are cooled.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, ground cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Ensure the cinnamon is evenly distributed throughout the dry mixture to avoid any spice clumps.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk the egg, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, unsweetened applesauce, and vanilla extract. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and the egg is fully incorporated into the liquids.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Use a spatula to fold the mixture together until no dry streaks of flour remain. Fold in your chocolate chips or raisins gently at the very end.
- Transfer the batter into your prepared baking pan. Spread it out evenly and press down slightly with the back of a spoon. Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 12 bars.
Find it online: https://www.flavfresh.com/desserts/healthy-oatmeal-cookie-bars/