Bliss Bars? Stellar Squares? Whatever you end up calling your new secret recipe, everyone will call these better-for-you bars divine. Dried apricots, oats and shredded coconut are the star ingredients in these chewy bars. The tartness of apricot combines beautifully with the delicate sweetness of a layer of melted white chocolate on top. With their out-of-this-world taste, no one will guess how down to earth they are to make.

White Chocolate-Topped Apricot Oat Bars
Servings 12 servings
Calories 176 kcal
Ingredients
Bars
- 1 cup quick oats
- ½ cup dried apricots chopped
- 1 very ripe banana mashed
- ⅛ tsp. pink salt
- 1 Tbsp. Bob’s Red Mill egg replacer
- 2 Tbsp. water
- ¼ cup unsweetened dairy-free milk
- ¼ cup finely shredded coconut
- 2 Tbsp. coconut oil
Topping
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 tsp. olive oil
Instructions
-
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
-
Line 7x11 baking pan with parchment paper.
-
In small bowl, mix 1 Tbsp. egg replacer with 2 Tbsp. water and let thicken for 1 minute.
-
Mix together all bar ingredients, spoon into baking pan and smooth out.
-
Bake 20 minutes.
-
In double boiler, melt white chocolate with olive oil over medium heat for 5 minutes.
-
Pour melted chocolate over apricot bars.
-
Chill 30 minutes to one hour until chocolate is set. Cut into 12 bars.
Nutrition Facts
White Chocolate-Topped Apricot Oat Bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176
Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 6g30%
Cholesterol 3mg1%
Sodium 39mg2%
Potassium 178mg5%
Carbohydrates 21g7%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 14g16%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 216IU4%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 75mg8%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.