Apple Oatmeal Bars
Soft and chewy apple oatmeal bars made with quick oats, applesauce and maple syrup. Kid-friendly, portable and great for meal prep. Vegan and gluten free.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 3 cups quick oats divided
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¾ cup applesauce
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 2 Tablespoons ground flaxseed
- 2 Tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 medium apple chopped (about 1 cup), divided
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray and set aside.
- Put 2 cups of the quick oats in a blender or food processor and blend until you’ve created oat flour.
- Transfer to a large mixing bowl. Add the remaining oats, baking powder, cinnamon and salt and stir to combine.
- Add applesauce, maple syrup, flaxseed, coconut oil and vanilla and mix well until combined.
- Gently fold in about ¾ cup of the chopped apples.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Scatter remaining apple chunks on top, gently pressing them down.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, until the bars are cooked through and a toothpick insured comes out clean.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before cutting into 8 bars and serving.
Notes
- Egg swap: If you do not need these bars to be vegan, use 1 large egg in place of the flax mixture.
- Oat flour option: You can use store-bought oat flour. Use 2 cups total oat flour for the recipe.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 4 to 5 days, or freeze up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge or warm gently before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 bar | Calories: 231kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 208mg | Potassium: 61mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 14g