October 20, 2024 11 Comments
As the autumn leaves crunch beneath your feet and the air turns crisp, it’s only natural to start craving warm, comforting flavors. And what better way to indulge in the essence of fall than with these delicious apple oatmeal bars?
Whether you’re out in the yard raking leaves or simply enjoying a cozy day indoors, these apple oatmeal bars are the perfect way to satisfy your autumn cravings. If you find yourself yearning for more oatmeal recipes, be sure to check out my healthy baked oatmeal and Crockpot oatmeal with old fashioned oats.
These bars are a fantastic way to make use of any apples you have laying around, especially after a visit to your favorite apple orchard. I find myself drawn to the orchard every fall, sampling all the different apple varieties until I discover a new favorite. The fresh, juicy apples add a delightful sweetness to these chewy granola-like bars.
Using parchment paper makes it a breeze to lift these bars out of the pan, so you can enjoy them with ease. Plus, it saves you from extra scrubbing in the kitchen – a win-win! While these apple oatmeal bars aren’t necessarily crunchy, their chewy texture and fruity flavor make them an irresistible treat this season.
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Apple Oatmeal Bars Recipe
Makes 16 bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
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Ingredients
2 1/2 cups whole oats (old-fashioned)
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 large apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
1 cup apple cider
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
Heat oven to 350 F. Line a 9×13 casserole dish with parchment paper. Spray the paper with non-stick spray. In a large bowl mix together oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. To the dry ingredients add the apples, cider, sugar, egg, vegetable oil, and vanilla. Mix until well combined. Spread the oat mixture in the casserole. Bake for 30-35 minutes until browned on the edges. Let the bars cool. Using the parchment paper, lift the bars out of the pan and cut them into 16 pieces. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
One bar: 76 calories, 2.4 g fat, 0.5 g saturated fat, 12 g carbohydrates, 4.8 g sugar, 1.9 g protein, 1.4 g fiber, 45 mg sodium, 2 Green, 2 Blue, 1 Purple WW SmartPts
Points values are calculated by Snack Girl and are provided for information only. See all Snack Girl Recipes
