Oatmeal Fruit Nut Bars from Sara Snow

Discover the perfect blend of wholesome nutrition and indulgent flavor with Sara Snow's Oatmeal Fruit Nut Bars! These soft, chewy bars bring together the earthy goodness of old-fashioned rolled oats and whole wheat flour with the natural sweetness of honey and unsweetened applesauce. Packed with dried cranberries, crunchy chopped almonds and walnuts, and optional dark chocolate chips, each bite is brimming with texture and taste. Lightly spiced with cinnamon and a hint of vanilla, these bars are easy to make in just 40 minutes and are perfect for breakfast on-the-go, hiking snacks, or a healthy dessert. High in fiber and free from refined white sugar, these oatmeal fruit nut bars are a guilt-free way to fuel your day.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 0.25 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup dried cranberries
• 0.5 cup chopped almonds
• 0.5 cup chopped walnuts
• 0.25 cup dark chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the applesauce, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until fully combined. The mixture should be thick and sticky.

Step 5

Fold in the dried cranberries, chopped almonds, chopped walnuts, and optional dark chocolate chips, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.

Step 6

Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to press it firmly and evenly into the pan.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.

Step 8

Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cool, use the parchment paper to lift the bars out of the pan.

Step 9

Place the bars on a cutting board and slice into 12 evenly sized portions. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(883.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3194.8

Total Fat 128.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1328.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 480.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 58.3g	0%
Total Sugars 240.6g
Protein 74.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 564.3mg	0%
Iron 22.2mg	0%
Potassium 2813.9mg	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: 34.2%

Protein: 8.8%

Carbs: 57.0%