Apple Oatmeal Bars

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With just 5 ingredients and a texture and flavor that's similar to a soft oatmeal cookie, these Apple Oatmeal Bars are a nutritious (and yummy!) make-ahead breakfast or snack.

Prep Time10

Cook Time22

Total Time32

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 96kcal

Author: Amy Palanjian

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup applesauce
½ cup shredded apple (squeezed dry; from about 1 medium apple)
2 cups instant oats (or rolled oats ground in a blender or food processor)
¼ cup brown sugar (optional for increased sweetness)
2 eggs (or 1/2 cup peanut, almond, or sunflower seed butter)
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degree F and line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper. (I allow 2 inches to hang over the edges on either side so the bars are easy to lift out and slice.)
Add the ingredients to a medium bowl. Stir well to combine thoroughly.
Pour into the prepared pan, smoothing evenly.
Bake for 20-22 minutes, or until firm to the touch and lightly golden around the edges. Let cool fully in the pan, then lift out onto a cutting board and slice.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for up to 6 months. Enjoy cold or warmed slightly.
Use rolled oats that have been ground in the blender, instant oats, or oat flour.
Use certified gluten-free oats to make this gluten-free.
Use sunflower seed butter to make this nut-free.
Add 1/4 cup brown sugar, honey, or maple syrup to the batter to make this sweeter if your family prefers.
Top with a drizzle of icing—I do 2 tablespoons powdered sugar and a few drops of milk, stirred together well—if desired.

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