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Apple-Cinnamon Oat Bars Recipe

American · Snack · 45 min total

These apple-cinnamon oat bars are a wholesome, naturally sweetened snack perfect for breakfast or a midday treat. Made with oats, fresh apples, and warm cinnamon, they're easy to prepare and packed with fiber.

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced (about 2 cups)
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together melted butter, egg, and vanilla.
4. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in diced apples and walnuts.
5. Transfer mixture to prepared pan and press evenly into an even layer.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
7. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack, then cut into 12 bars.

Tips

• Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
• For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free oats and substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free blend.
• These bars freeze well; wrap individually and freeze for up to 3 months.

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