Apple Oatmeal Bars

5 from 1 vote

These Apple Oatmeal Bars are naturally sweet and chewy, packed with apples and cinnamon flavors. Made with no sugar, no eggs and no oil, they are the perfect healthy snack or dessert for kids and adults of all ages.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: Gluten-free, High Protein, Low calorie, Vegan

Keyword: apples, applesauce, Greek yogurt, oats, protein powder

Servings: bars

Ingredients

1 ½ cups (150 g) rolled oats
½ cup (50 g) oat flour replace with almond flour or protein powder
1 cup (250 g) applesauce unsweetened
¼ cup (60 g) Greek yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
a pinch of salt
2 to 4 tbsp maple syrup optional, to taste
1 apple finely diced

Instructions

Heat oven to 350°F (180°C) and fold a 7 x 7 inch (15 x15 cm) brownie pan with parchment paper.
Wash, core and dice the apple into small pieces.
In a large bowl combine applesauce with yogurt, vanilla extract, cinnamon and a pinch of salt. For sweetener bars, add 2 to 4 tablespoons of maple syrup or honey to taste. Stir until smooth.
Add rolled oats and oat flour to the wet mixture, then stir until combined. Fold through the diced apple until it's fully incorporated into the dough.
Transfer the dough to the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly. Top with more diced apple, if desired.
Bake in hot oven for 17 to 20 minutes, or until they have set in the center. Let cool to temperature, then slice into bars.

Notes

Ingredient notes

Sweetener: Applesauce add plenty of natural sweetness. For sweeter apple squares, add a couple tablespoons of maple syrup or honey - taste the dough and adjust with sweetener if it is necessary.
Vegan: Replace Greek yogurt with your favorite nondairy yogurt, I recommend Greek style soy yogurt.
Gluten-free: Use certified gluten-free rolled oats and oat flour.
Protein powder: For high protein apple bars, replace oat flour with half a cup of protein powder. I recommend vanilla vegan protein powder, it provides a great taste and texture.
Extras: Customize this recipe with the addition of chopped walnuts, pecans, almonds, dried cranberries, raisins.

Storage notes

To store: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to 5 days.
To freeze: Place in zipper bags and freeze for up to 4 months.
To reheat: Remove apple bars from the freezer, then warm up in hot oven or in the microwave.

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