Healthy Apple Chai Bars

5 from 10 votes

These Healthy Apple Chai Bars are rich with delicious warm spices and sweet crunchy apples! Chai concentrate adds a cozy aroma and roasted apples add a great crunch to these soft-baked bars. These are perfect as a healthy snack, breakfast, or dessert.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Cool Time 15

Total Time 1 5

Servings bars

Calories 42

Author Jessica Kwon

Ingredients

1 cup + 2 tbsp whole wheat flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 egg
½ cup coconut sugar
½ cup applesauce
½ cup chai concentrate (see notes)
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Roasted Apples

1 apple cut into ½" cubes; about 1½ cups (see notes)
1½ teaspoon coconut sugar
½ teaspoon cinnamon

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line both a sheet pan and baking dish with parchment paper. I recommend using a smaller baking dish like an 8x8.
Add cubed apples, 1½ teaspoon coconut sugar, and cinnamon to a bowl. Toss until the apples are evenly coated. Place evenly spaced on a baking sheet and roast for 10 minutes, shaking halfway. Let cool completely.
In a medium bowl, combine whole wheat flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
To a separate larger bowl, add egg and ½ cup coconut sugar. Whisk until homogenous. Then stir in applesauce, chai concentrate, and apple cider vinegar.
Add dry ingredients to wet, stirring until well-combined. Be careful not to overmix. Fold in the roasted apples.
Pour batter into lined baking dish and let sit for 10 minutes. Then bake for 25-35min until an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let cool slightly before cutting. Option to sprinkle tops with powdered sugar.

Notes

Baking time and serving size will be determined by the size of your baking dish.
Chai concentrate: I use the Spiced Chai Black Tea Concentrate from Trader Joe's. The ingredients are water, black tea, chai extract, and ginger flavor.
Apple: I recommend using a Honeycrisp or Fuji apple for the best flavor, sweetness, and texture. You can use a Granny Smith if you want it more tart.
Storing Leftovers: Place the bars in an air-tight container or zip-top bag. They'll last in a dark, cool area for about 3 days or in the fridge for 5-7 days.
Freezing: Wrap the bars tightly in aluminum foil, then place in a freezer-friendly container or zip-top bag with as much air removed as possible. They'll last for 3 months in the freezer. When ready to eat, let thaw overnight for best results. You can also microwave the frozen bars in 30 second intervals until warmed through.

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