Heart-Healthy Blueberry Oat Bars

Satisfy your sweet tooth while nourishing your body with these Heart-Healthy Blueberry Oat Bars, a guilt-free snack bursting with wholesome goodness. Made with nutrient-dense ingredients like rolled oats, almond flour, and fresh blueberries, these bars are naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup and unsweetened applesauce—no refined sugar in sight! The addition of chia seeds offers a boost of omega-3s and fiber, making these bars both satisfying and energizing. This easy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes of prep time and bakes to golden perfection in 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for meal prep or a quick grab-and-go breakfast. Whether you’re looking for a vegan, gluten-free snack or a heart-healthy treat the whole family can enjoy, these chewy and flavorful bars have you covered.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup almond flour
• 0.5 cup unsalted almond butter
• 0.5 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 cups fresh blueberries
• 2 tablespoons chia seeds
• 0.25 cup unsweetened applesauce

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch (20x20 cm) baking dish with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal of the bars.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix together rolled oats, almond flour, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.

Step 3

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the almond butter slightly until it becomes easy to stir, approximately 20-30 seconds.

Step 4

Add melted almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and applesauce to the dry ingredients. Mix until thoroughly combined.

Step 5

Fold in the fresh blueberries and chia seeds gently to avoid smashing the berries.

Step 6

Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, pressing down firmly with a spatula to create an even layer.

Step 7

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

Step 8

Allow to cool in the baking dish on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Then use the parchment paper overhang to carefully lift the bar out and let it cool completely on the wire rack before slicing.

Step 9

Cut into 12 bars and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	810.6 grams (810.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2484

Total Fat 133.60g	171%
Saturated Fat 11.40g	57%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.80g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1061mg	46%
Total Carbohydrate 283.60g	103%
Dietary Fiber 53.10g	190%
Total Sugars 109.80g
Protein 78.10g	156%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 849mg	65%
Iron 19mg	106%
Potassium 2001mg	43%

*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: 45.4%

Protein: 11.8%

Carbs: 42.8%