4 Ingredient Zucchini Oatmeal Bars
These zucchini oatmeal bars are soft, moist and chewy. The bars need just 4 ingredients and don't require any flour, eggs, dairy, refined sugar, butter or oil.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup (82g) thinly shredded zucchini, see note
- 1 cup (258g) unsweetened cinnamon applesauce
- 5 tbsp (74ml) maple syrup, or more as needed
- 2 cups (176g) quick oats
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8 inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal later.
- Add zucchini, applesauce and maple syrup to a large mixing bowl. Stir until the ingredients are evenly mixed. You do not need to drain the zucchini after shredding it. Add in oats and stir until they are evenly mixed in and coated. Taste, and if needed, you can add another 1-3 tbsp syrup if you desire sweeter bars. If you want to add mix-ins like Fall spices, finely chopped nuts or chocolate chips, stir them in now.
- Transfer the batter to your prepared baking pan. Bake for about 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown and set. When you apply light pressure to the surface, the bars should bounce back. Let the bars cool completely before cutting and serving. Once cooled, cut the bars with a large sharp knife.
- Store any uneaten bars in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
- Zucchini shreds note: You want to use the small holes on a box grater to thinly shred the zucchini (so not the smallest set of sharp holes which is meant for grating, but the next smallest set meant for shredding.) It is best to measure the zucchini with a scale. If using cup measurement, do not pack the shredded zucchini into the cup. I shredded the zucchini, did not press or compact down the pile of shreds, and then lightly placed handfuls of the zucchini into the measuring cup.
- You can use unsweetened applesauce and add 1 tsp of cinnamon if you can't find unsweetened cinnamon applesauce.
- The bars are only lightly sweetened. You can add more syrup or add chocolate chips for more sweetness.
- I used Amazon Grocery Quick Oats* and Whole Foods unsweetened cinnamon applesauce.*
- *These product links are affiliate links. This means I earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
Serving: 1bar, Calories: 88kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 0.1g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 0.2g, Sodium: 4mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 8g, NET CARBS: 16
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. This is not a comprehensive list of all the nutrients in the recipe (i.e., does not include vitamins, cholesterol, etc). I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
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