Oatmeal Bars with Prunes, Coconut & Chocolate Chips

These crisp and chewy one-bowl oatmeal bars from Somewhat Simple are packed with delicious ingredients, and are super easy to make. They’re perfect for an easy meal on the go, or a filling afternoon snack!

Why prunes are a great addition to this recipe

You probably know that prunes are great for gut health. But did you know that they can add moisture and depth of flavor to your favorite baked goods, like these oatmeal bars? And that’s not all…with the addition of prune purée, bakers can reduce refined sugar by up to one-third, as well as reducing the amount of needed eggs and fats. Whether you are trying to reduce refined sugar, cut unhealthy fats, or simply make healthier baked goods, California Prunes and Prune Purée are ingredients more and more bakers are relying on to enhance their cakes, cookies, muffins, and more.

Healthy + delicious

In addition to reducing (or eliminating) the need for refined sugar in your favorite recipes, prunes are a healthy powerhouse and provide many essential vitamins and minerals that will level up the nutritional value of any recipe! Prunes are low glycemic and loaded with fiber, polyphenols, boron, potassium, and Vitamin K which collectively can contribute to gut health, reduced inflammation, cancer prevention, blood sugar control, bone health, and reduced cholesterol!

Oatmeal Bars with Prunes, Coconut & Chocolate Chips

Stephanie, Somewhat Simple

These crisp and chewy one-bowl oatmeal bars are packed with delicious ingredients, and are super easy to make. They're perfect for an easy meal on the go, or a filling afternoon snack!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 24 minutes mins

Total Time 34 minutes mins

Course Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine Quick & Easy

Servings 9

Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients

 

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• 1/2 cup butter softened
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup old fashioned oats
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 8-10 prunes quartered
• 3/4 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut

Instructions

 

• Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).
• In a medium bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and mix until combined. Add the flour, oats, and salt, and mix until combined. Fold in the prunes, chocolate chips, and shredded coconut.
• Spread the mixture in a greased or parchment lined 9 x 9 (22×22 cm) baking dish. Bake 24-28 minutes, or until lightly browned on top. Let cool before slicing.

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 170mgPotassium: 198mgFiber: 2gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 411IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 1mg

Keyword chocolate chips, coconut, oatmeal bars, somewhat simple

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