These Chocolate Oat & Apple Bars are naturally sweetened with apples, packed with wholesome oats and crunchy walnuts, and topped with a rich chocolate drizzle. They make a delicious breakfast, snack, or healthier dessert.
Note: Despite claims often seen on social media, no single food or dessert causes weight loss on its own. These bars can be part of a balanced diet, but weight loss depends on overall eating habits and lifestyle.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30–35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 9–12 bars
Ingredients
For the Bars
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ⅔ cup (150 ml) warm milk
- 2 medium apples, grated or finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or almonds
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional, for extra sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Vegetable oil or cooking spray for greasing the pan
Optional Chocolate Topping
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil or butter
