Low Sodium Apple Oat Bars

Satisfy your snack cravings with these wholesome Low Sodium Apple Oat Bars, a perfect blend of heart-healthy ingredients and natural sweetness. Featuring rolled oats, unsweetened applesauce, grated apple, and a touch of honey, these easy-to-make bars are free of added salt, making them an ideal choice for those watching their sodium intake. A hint of warm cinnamon and optional additions like chopped walnuts and raisins elevate the flavor profile, while a quick bake time gets these treats ready in just under 45 minutes. Perfect for breakfast on the go, a midday energy boost, or a guilt-free dessert, these soft and chewy bars are packed with nutrients and versatile enough to suit any occasion. Store them for up to a week, and enjoy a low-sodium snack that doesn’t skimp on flavor or texture!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 0.5 cup honey
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup grated apple
• 0.5 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
• 0.5 cup raisins
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, baking powder, and ground cinnamon. Stir well to mix the dry ingredients.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, honey, egg, vanilla extract, and vegetable oil until well blended.

Step 4

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until they are just combined.

Step 5

Gently fold in the grated apple, raisins, and chopped walnuts, if using, until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.

Step 6

Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Let the bars cool completely in the baking dish on a wire rack before cutting them into 12 equal bars.

Step 9

Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(997.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2203.0

Total Fat 86.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 18.8g
Cholesterol 219.5mg	0%
Sodium 371.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 342.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.6g	0%
Total Sugars 200.3g
Protein 48.4g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 259.3mg	0%
Iron 13.6mg	0%
Potassium 2129.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.1%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 58.6%