Gluten-Free Chewy Oat Bars

These Gluten-Free Chewy Oat Bars are the ultimate snack solution for busy days, packed with wholesome ingredients and customizable flavors. Made with gluten-free rolled oats, creamy almond butter, and a touch of natural sweetness from honey or maple syrup, these bars strike the perfect balance between chewy and satisfying. Boosted with nutrient-rich chia seeds, crunchy chopped nuts, and tangy dried cranberries or raisins, they’re an irresistible blend of textures and flavors. Ready in just 40 minutes from start to finish, these bars are easy to make and perfect for meal prep, offering a healthy, grab-and-go option for breakfasts, lunchboxes, or post-workout fuel. Whether you stick with the original or adapt it with your favorite mix-ins, these gluten-free oat bars are a must-try for any snack lover!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups Gluten-free rolled oats
• 1 cup Almond butter
• 0.5 cup Honey (or maple syrup for vegan option)
• 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Chopped nuts (e.g., almonds, walnuts)
• 0.333 cup Dried cranberries or raisins
• 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 a bit of overhang on the sides to lift the bars out once they are baked.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), applesauce, and vanilla extract. Stir until everything is well blended.

Step 3

Add the gluten-free rolled oats, salt, chopped nuts, dried cranberries or raisins, and chia seeds to the wet mixture. Stir until the dry ingredients are fully incorporated into the wet ingredients.

Step 4

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Use a spatula to press the mixture firmly and evenly into the dish.

Step 5

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

Step 6

Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the baking dish before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang.

Step 7

Once cooled, cut into 12 even bars. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days or refrigerate for up to two weeks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	793.2 grams (793.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3346

Total Fat 191.60g	246%
Saturated Fat 18.10g	91%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.90g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 605mg	26%
Total Carbohydrate 329.10g	120%
Dietary Fiber 54.90g	196%
Total Sugars 170.20g
Protein 88.80g	178%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1055mg	81%
Iron 19mg	105%
Potassium 3091mg	66%

*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: 50.8%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 38.8%