Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bars
These Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bars are soft, chewy, and packed with warm apple and cinnamon flavors. Perfect for breakfast, a healthy snack, or a guilt-free dessert, they’re naturally sweetened, gluten-free, and easy to make for on-the-go mornings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 9 bars
- Category: breakfast
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 cup applesauce
⅓ cup almond butter
1 flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 2.5 tbsp water)
2 tablespoons almond milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup maple syrup
1 cup rolled oats
1¼ cup oat flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup chopped apples
Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
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Prepare Flax Egg: Mix 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed with 2.5 tablespoons water. Let sit 5 minutes to gel.
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Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine oat flour, rolled oats, cinnamon, and baking powder.
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Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk applesauce, almond butter, almond milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and the prepared flax egg.
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Combine: Stir dry ingredients into the wet until just combined. Fold in ⅔ cup chopped apples.
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Assemble: Pour batter into prepared pan and top with remaining ⅓ cup chopped apples.
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Bake: Bake 25 minutes until lightly golden. Cool 10 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice into 9 bars.
Notes
- Variations: Add raisins, dried cranberries, or nuts. Use chocolate or cinnamon chips for sweetness. Swap apples for pears or grated zucchini.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days, refrigerate up to 1 week, or freeze up to 2 months. Wrap individually or store in a freezer-safe container.
- Meal Prep Friendly: Perfect for breakfast or snacks on-the-go.
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