Ingredients for Cherry Chocolate Oat Bars
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- Flax Seed
- Light Brown Sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- All Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Rolled Oats
- Steel Cut Oats
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Dried Cherries
- Shredded Coconut
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How to Make Cherry Chocolate Oat Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 14x10 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to lift the bars out easily.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce, 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal, and 1 cup packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 large eggs, 1/2 cup milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently fold in 3 cups rolled oats, 1 cup dried cherries (chopped), 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, and 1/2 cup shredded coconut.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into squares and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
3 g
Sugar
47g
Fat
13g
Carbs
9g
