Description
Spiced Apple Oatmeal Bars are a heartwarming treat that captures the essence of autumn with every bite. These chewy bars combine wholesome oats, sweet apple chunks, and a perfect blend of warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Ideal for breakfast on-the-go or as an afternoon pick-me-up, they offer both comfort and nutrition in a delightful package. Easy to prepare, these bars will quickly become a family favorite, making every moment feel like a cozy fall day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs and vanilla extract. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry mixture and fold in the diced apples until well combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for ten minutes before slicing into squares or rectangles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg