Sugar-Free Chewy Oat Bars

Indulge guilt-free with these Sugar-Free Chewy Oat Bars, a wholesome snack packed with natural goodness and no added sugars! Made with heart-healthy rolled oats, almond flour, and a mix of crunchy nuts and unsweetened dried fruits, these bars are naturally sweetened with unsweetened applesauce for a burst of flavor in every bite. A dash of cinnamon and vanilla extract adds warmth and depth, while chia seeds deliver an extra boost of nutrition. These bars are held together with creamy nut butter, baked to golden perfection, and make a perfect grab-and-go breakfast, nourishing snack, or post-workout fuel. Quick to prep, gluten-free, and easy to customize with your favorite mix-ins, this recipe is a no-fuss way to enjoy delicious and chewy oat bars made right in your kitchen. Perfect for meal prep, they stay fresh for days, making healthy snacking a breeze!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups Rolled oats
• 0.5 cups Almond flour
• 0.5 cups Chopped nuts (such as almonds or walnuts)
• 0.5 cups Dried fruits (such as raisins or cranberries, unsweetened)
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 1.5 cups Unsweetened applesauce
• 0.5 cups Nut butter (such as almond or peanut butter)
• 2 tablespoons Chia seeds

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang to easily lift the bars out later.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, almond flour, chopped nuts, dried fruits, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir together until well mixed.

Step 3

In a separate microwave-safe bowl, add the unsweetened applesauce and nut butter. Microwave for 30-45 seconds until the mixture is warm and soft. Stir until smooth.

Step 4

Add the warmed applesauce and nut butter mixture to the dry ingredients in the large mixing bowl. Add vanilla extract and chia seeds. Stir everything together until fully incorporated and the mixture holds together.

Step 5

Transfer the oat mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly and pressing it down firmly with the back of a spoon or spatula to ensure it sticks together.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.

Step 7

Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes. Then, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang and place on a cooling rack to cool completely.

Step 8

Once completely cool, cut into 12 bars and store in an airtight container. These bars can be kept at room temperature for up to a week or refrigerated for longer freshness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(860.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2480.2

Total Fat 133.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1133.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 268.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 52.2g	0%
Total Sugars 98.2g
Protein 77.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 534.6mg	0%
Iron 18.7mg	0%
Potassium 2811.0mg	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: 46.4%

Protein: 12.0%

Carbs: 41.5%