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Cinnamon Oat Bars

Insulin-Friendly Cinnamon Oat Bars (Healthy, Chewy & Blood Sugar Balanced!)


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  • Author: Gianna Poulef
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 10–12 bars 1x

Description

Chewy, cozy, and naturally sweet cinnamon oat bars made with wholesome ingredients like oats, bananas, and almond butter. A healthy snack perfect for energy and meal prep.


Ingredients

Scale

2 cups rolled oats

2 ripe bananas

1/2 cup almond butter

1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce

2 tablespoons ground flaxseed

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon baking powder

Pinch of salt


Instructions

1.

2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)

3. Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper

4. Mash bananas in a large bowl until smooth

5. Mix in almond butter, applesauce, and vanilla extract

6. Add oats, flaxseed, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt

7. Stir until thick batter forms

8. Spread evenly into prepared pan

9. Press mixture firmly for even texture

10. Bake for 22–28 minutes until golden and set

11. Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars

12.

Notes

 

Use very ripe bananas for natural sweetness

Press mixture well to help bars hold shape

Do not overbake to keep chewy texture

Add chocolate chips or nuts for variation

Store in fridge up to 5 days or freeze up to 2 months

 

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Snack / Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Healthy / American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg