Description
Soft, chewy, and naturally sweetened, these Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Bars are made with wholesome oats, fresh apples, and warm spices. Perfect for breakfast, snacking, or lunchboxes, they’re gluten-free, dairy-free, and ideal for meal prep.
Ingredients
2 cups rolled oats
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup pure maple syrup or honey
1/4 cup almond butter (or peanut butter)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups finely chopped apples (peeled if desired)
1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix the rolled oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the applesauce, maple syrup (or honey), almond butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined into a thick batter.
- Fold in the chopped apples and optional nuts.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan and press it down gently.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing into 9 squares.
Notes
Use Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples for best results.
For nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter and omit nuts.
Add raisins or dried cranberries for extra sweetness and texture.
Can substitute pears for apples with great results.
Store at room temperature for 3 days, in the fridge for a week, or freeze for longer storage.
To reheat, microwave a bar for 10–15 seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
