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    Home > Recipes > Breakfast + Brunch

    Healthy Ginger Peach Oat Bars

    Published: Sep 10, 2014 | Updated: Apr 27, 2022

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    These healthy Ginger Peach Oat Bars are gluten free, vegan and incredibly easy. With only 125 calories each, they will fill you up without expanding your waistline!

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    Healthy Ginger Peach Oat Bars

    My number one concern going into Fall is not pumpkin. It’s not even apples or pie.

    It is how I am going to get through 6 whole months without peaches?!

    Healthy Ginger Peach Oat Bars

    I get a little peach obsessed in the summer. At least I started it off healthy with this salad! But then I quickly moved on to more decadent treats like these Peach Crisp Cupcakes.

    Peach lovers everywhere rejoice! These healthy bars use dried peaches as the base for a lightly sweetened snack. Though subtle, the peach flavor is definitely present and complimented by the crystallized ginger! The ginger brings the peaches seamlessly into Fall in a way that we will be able to enjoy all winter long!

    Healthy Ginger Peach Oat Bars

    You will love that these bars are delicious and packed with healthy ingredients like coconut oil, flax seeds, ginger, fruit and nuts!  The whole recipe only calls for 2 tablespoons of honey and no refined sugar. You can feel good about adding these gluten free, vegan bars to your diet!

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    Healthy Ginger Peach Oat Bars

    Healthy Ginger Peach Oat Bars

    Chef Lindsey
    These healthy Ginger Peach Oat Bars are gluten free, vegan and incredibly easy. With only 125 calories each, they will fill you up but not expand the waistline!
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    Prep Time 30 minutes
    Cook Time 20 minutes
    Total Time 50 minutes
    Course Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 20 Bars
    Calories 126 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 12 dried peach halves (no added sugar)
    • 2 ½ cups dried oats (ground in a food processor)
    • ¼ cup ground flaxseed
    • ¼ cup wheat germ
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
    • ½ cup toasted pecans (ground in the food processor)
    • ¼ cup toasted cashew nuts (finely chopped)
    • ½ cup dried pineapple (finely chopped)
    • ½ cup minced crystallized ginger (measured after mincing (the less added sugar, the better))
    • 2 tablespoons coconut oil (melted)
    • 2 tablespoon local honey (I use wildflower)
    • ~ ¼ cup reserved peach cooking liquid
    Makes: 8inch8 x 8inch rectangle
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 350°. Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
    • Place dried peaches in a small saucepan and cover with water until the water is approximately ½ inch above the fruit. Place over medium-high heat just until it comes to a low boil, turn down the heat to a low-simmer and simmer until plump. I let mine simmer for at least 30 minutes, but 20 will be okay. Because of the long simmer time, I set the peaches on before I begin measuring or chopping any other ingredient.
    • Place all other ingredients through ginger in a large mixing bowl. Make sure that the pineapple is very finely chopped because you just want the sweetness from the pineapple but not an actual pineapple flavor.
    • Place plump peaches in the bowl of a food processor, reserving the cooking liquid. Process the peaches until completely smooth, adding some reserved cooking liquid if necessary. The liquid will help them puree. It should look like baby food.
    • Add the puree, coconut oil and honey to the large bowl and mix with a large wooden spoon. If needed add some of the reserved cooking liquid. In the 3 test batches I made, I needed about ¼ cup additional liquid. You want the “batter” to be cohesive but not extremely sticky or wet.
    • Press into the prepared pan with the back of a wooden spoon. Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the edges begin to brown.
    • Let cool and then cut into bars.

    Notes

    Store at room temperature for up to a week or in the freezer for several months. Wrap in wax paper and then place in a freezer bag prior to freezing. Take them out individual to thaw at room temperature!
    I measured all ingredients before they were processed or chopped except the ginger.
    Keyword healthy breakfast, peach recipe, snack recipes
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    Comments

    1. Christin@SpicySouthernKitchen says

      September 15, 2014 at 6:14 pm

      Yay for enjoying peaches year round! The flavors in these bars sound amazing Lindsey!

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        September 15, 2014 at 11:56 pm

        I knew you would understand!

        Reply
    2. Consuelo - Honey & Figs says

      September 14, 2014 at 6:40 am

      SAME HERE
      I mean, how am I supposed to go for that long without peaches???????????????? That mere thought is making me want to cry my eyes out, gurrrrl.
      On the brighter side, these bars look amaaaaaaaazing <3

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        September 14, 2014 at 12:18 pm

        Haha thanks, Consuelo!

        Reply
    3. Kelly - Life Made Sweeter says

      September 13, 2014 at 3:47 pm

      I was totally nodding along about the peaches - they're my favorite summer fruit and I will definitely y miss them too 🙁 These bars look like the perfect way to keep enjoying peaches all year long though. Love that you used dried peaches - such a great idea and they sound amazing with the crystallized ginger! Can't wait to try these out - pinning 🙂

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        September 13, 2014 at 11:28 pm

        Thanks, Kelly! We can hold on to the last little bit of Summer together!

        Reply
    4. Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl says

      September 12, 2014 at 9:08 pm

      I love all the local love these bars have with the money and peach. They would be the perfect afternoon snack!

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        September 13, 2014 at 11:28 pm

        Haha thanks Pamela!

        Reply
    5. Julia | JuliasAlbum.com says

      September 12, 2014 at 2:55 pm

      These healthy bars look amazing. They would make a great snack, for sure, or even breakfast! Love that they are gluten free since I recently became gluten intolerant.

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        September 13, 2014 at 11:37 pm

        Thanks, Julia! GF in honor of you 😉

        Reply
    6. Stephanie says

      September 12, 2014 at 2:13 am

      Yum! These bars look incredible! I'm just really sad I don't have a lot of the ingredients right now, but I definitely need to try these! I've been having too much junk food since school's started O__O but these look way better than the chocolate chip cookies I've been eating lol.

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        September 12, 2014 at 12:48 pm

        These would be a great snack between classes! I don't know about looking better than CCC's but they are certainly healthier! lol

        Reply
        • Stephanie says

          September 15, 2014 at 1:57 am

          Haha, no! There's just something about the grain-y, carb-y, chewiness of these bars O__O

          Reply
          • Lindsey says

            September 16, 2014 at 12:23 am

            Haha! thanks, Stephanie! I agree.

            Reply
    7. Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says

      September 11, 2014 at 9:59 pm

      Now you are just being mean. You're making me crave peaches when I'm up to my knees in apples and dreaming about pumpkins! I can only keep so many recipes and fruits in my head Miss Lindsey! Hahaha! Now, I'm adding another luscious recipe to my list. I am *loving* the looks of these, and those succulent peaches are seriously making me drool. I need to go clean my computer screen now. 🙂 LOL! Pinned so I can make these soon!!!

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        September 12, 2014 at 12:50 pm

        Haha! Just store these bars away for the winter when you are fully sick of apples and pumpkin and need a little something different! Thanks for the pin!

        Reply
    8. Ella-HomeCookingAdventure says

      September 11, 2014 at 3:58 pm

      Love these bars.. I am making something similar with apples and bananas pretty often.. would love to try this pineapple and peach version

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        September 13, 2014 at 11:39 pm

        Apples and bananas sound delicious in a bar!

        Reply
    9. Shashi @ runninsrilankan says

      September 11, 2014 at 3:20 pm

      YUM - these bars sound ah-mazing - with that dried pineapple and crystallized ginger - how do you stop at one? Even harder to exercise control knowing they are healthy!

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        September 13, 2014 at 11:40 pm

        That is most certainly the trouble!

        Reply
    10. marcie says

      September 11, 2014 at 12:20 pm

      I'm rejoicing! I'll miss peaches too, but now we can have that flavor we love year round. These bars look incredible, and I love the ginger-peach combo! Pinning. 🙂

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        September 13, 2014 at 11:45 pm

        Thanks for the pin, Marcie!

        Reply
    11. David @ Spiced says

      September 11, 2014 at 8:39 am

      Dried peaches and crystallized ginger? I'm impressed! That combo sounds delicious...and perfect for Fall. I can't even begin to tell you how much I miss southern peaches! I actually found some SC peaches at Walmart up here and I stocked up...but that was a while back. Let's make a deal--you send me peaches and I'll send you apples. K?

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        September 13, 2014 at 11:44 pm

        Haha thanks, David! I'll take that deal!

        Reply
        • David @ Spiced says

          September 15, 2014 at 8:13 am

          Sneaky, sneaky. You take the deal, but peach season is over. Shame on you, Lindsey!

          Reply
          • Lindsey says

            September 16, 2014 at 12:22 am

            tee hee! you caught me!

            Reply
    12. Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven says

      September 11, 2014 at 8:25 am

      *moaning* Oh heck yes I am going to miss peaches! Definitely one of the tastiest parts about summer. 😉 Happy news? We now have these bars so maybe that will make up for the fact that peaches are soon leaving us---Oh, how I'd love to sink my teeth into a few of these gorgeous 'thangs this morning! 😉

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        September 13, 2014 at 11:43 pm

        I know, right? Thank goodness for dried fruit!

        Reply
    13. Rachel @ Bakerita says

      September 10, 2014 at 7:44 pm

      Love how healthy and delicious these look! Peaches are the best...so sad the season's already almost over!

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        September 10, 2014 at 8:07 pm

        Thanks, Rachel! Moving on to pumpkin! And apples!

        Reply
    14. Arpita@ The Gastronomic Bong says

      September 10, 2014 at 5:50 pm

      I will miss peaches too.. these bars look absolutely delicious! I would love to snack on these gorgeous bars.. 😀

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        September 10, 2014 at 8:04 pm

        Thanks, Arpita! Missing them already.

        Reply
    15. PassTheKnife says

      September 10, 2014 at 12:05 pm

      These look so delicious! A great breakfast or snack on the go!

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        September 10, 2014 at 2:55 pm

        Thanks! They are certainly that!

        Reply
    16. Kristine @ Kristine's Kitchen says

      September 10, 2014 at 8:46 am

      I'm going to miss the peaches too! Already they aren't as sweet as they were just a week or two ago. I'll have to try these bars with dried peaches instead. I love how you've packed them full of healthy ingredients!

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        September 10, 2014 at 9:44 am

        I know 🙁 I bought some yesterday but I don't have high hopes. Makes me sad!

        Reply
    17. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

      September 10, 2014 at 8:12 am

      I'm totally with you, Lindsey! I'm sort of in denial that the fresh peaches are almost gone! These bars look like the perfect way to keep the peach flavor in tact! Love that you used dried peaches. I haven't done that before, so I will definitely try this out! Pinned!

      Reply
      • Lindsey says

        September 10, 2014 at 3:02 pm

        I know. Totally sad. But I guess I need to break out the pumpkin and apples! It would help if we could start getting more decent apples down here in the South. Grrr. Thanks for the pin!

        Reply

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