These Healthy Gingerbread Oat Bars bring all the cozy holiday spice without the fuss. They’re soft, warmly spiced, and perfect for make-ahead breakfasts or snack plates by the tree. The batter stirs together in minutes, bakes into tender squares, and fills your kitchen with Christmas warmth.
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup molasses
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment.
- In a large bowl, whisk the applesauce, maple syrup, coconut oil, eggs, molasses, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add the oats, oat flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir until fully combined.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
- Bake 22-25 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
- Cool completely before slicing into bars.
Tip
If you prefer a slightly firmer bar, bake toward the longer end of the range and chill the pan for 20 minutes before cutting.
Enjoy a cozy square with morning coffee-and save this recipe so you can make a batch every Christmas season.
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Healthy Gingerbread Oat Bars
- Total Time: 32-35 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
Description
Soft, warmly spiced Healthy Gingerbread Oat Bars perfect for Christmas mornings or simple holiday snacking.
Ingredients
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup oat flour
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
1/4 cup melted coconut oil
2 large eggs
1/3 cup molasses
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment.
2. In a large bowl, whisk the applesauce, maple syrup, coconut oil, eggs, molasses, and vanilla until smooth.
3. Add the oats, oat flour, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Stir until fully combined.
4. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared pan.
5. Bake 22-25 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
6. Cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
For firmer bars, bake toward 25 minutes and chill before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22-25 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American