Fruit N Oat Bars

Packed with wholesome ingredients and natural sweetness, these Fruit N Oat Bars are the perfect balance of healthy and delicious. Made with hearty rolled oats, whole wheat flour, and a touch of ground cinnamon, these bars are brought to life with a medley of dried cranberries, apricots, and crunchy walnuts or almonds. Sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup for a vegan-friendly twist, and boosted with chia seeds and optional shredded coconut for added texture and nutrients, they’re ideal as a nutritious snack or on-the-go breakfast. These easy-to-make bars are ready in just 40 minutes and can be stored for up to two weeks—perfect for meal prepping. Whether you’re looking for a kid-friendly treat or a clean-eating snack, these Fruit N Oat Bars will keep you coming back for more!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 0.5 cups whole wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 cups unsweetened applesauce
• 0.5 cups honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 cups dried cranberries
• 0.5 cups chopped dried apricots
• 0.5 cups chopped walnuts or almonds
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 0.25 cups minced unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.

Step 2

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

Step 3

In a medium bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until smooth and well-combined.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir until fully incorporated and the mixture begins to clump together.

Step 5

Fold in the dried cranberries, chopped dried apricots, chopped walnuts (or almonds), chia seeds, and shredded coconut (if using). Mix until the add-ins are evenly distributed.

Step 6

Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Press it firmly into an even layer using the back of a spoon or your hands to ensure the bars hold their shape.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the top feels set.

Step 8

Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang.

Step 9

Once cooled, slice into 12 equal bars. 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	732.9 grams (732.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2330

Total Fat 69.70g	89%
Saturated Fat 18.80g	94%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.40g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1097mg	48%
Total Carbohydrate 401.00g	146%
Dietary Fiber 50.30g	180%
Total Sugars 214.10g
Protein 52.50g	105%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 302mg	23%
Iron 17mg	93%
Potassium 2393mg	51%

*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: 25.7%

Protein: 8.6%

Carbs: 65.7%