Description
Soft, comforting oatmeal bars made with fresh apples and warm cinnamon, perfect for a healthy weeknight snack or grab-and-go breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats (180g)
- 1 cup whole wheat flour (120g)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 medium apples, peeled and finely chopped (about 250g)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (120g)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup (80ml)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (60ml)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional add-ins: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, raisins, or shredded coconut (60g)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking pan or line with parchment paper with overhang for easy removal. Peel and finely chop apples into small, even pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to evenly distribute ingredients.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, maple syrup, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Add chopped apples and any optional add-ins. Stir until just combined; do not overmix. Batter will be thick and sticky.
- Spread batter evenly into prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
- Allow bars to cool completely in the pan to ensure clean slices. Use parchment overhang to lift bars out and slice into 9 or 12 bars as desired.
Notes
Use fresh apples for best texture. Do not overbake to keep bars soft. Bars keep well in airtight container for up to 5 days refrigerated and freeze well for up to 3 months. Reheat with a damp paper towel to restore softness if needed. For gluten-free, substitute whole wheat flour with almond or oat flour and use certified gluten-free oats.
- Prep Time: 13 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (if sliced int
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 5
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 26
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 4
Keywords: apple cinnamon oatmeal bars, healthy snack, soft oatmeal bars, easy snack recipe, weeknight snack, breakfast bars