Description
These Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Bars are a delicious and nutritious way to start your day. Packed with fresh apples, warm cinnamon, oats, and a touch of honey, they offer a perfect balance of sweetness and wholesome ingredients. Easy to prepare and ideal for on-the-go mornings, these bars provide sustained energy and a comforting flavor that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the ideal temperature for baking the bars.
- Prepare the apple filling: In a bowl, toss the diced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, and cinnamon. This mixture will add a sweet and tangy flavor to the bars.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, whole wheat flour, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Stir well to evenly distribute all the dry components.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together honey, applesauce, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully combined.
- Combine wet and dry mixtures: Pour the wet ingredient mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until the batter is moist and crumbly.
- Assemble the bars: Grease or line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper. Spread about half of the oat mixture evenly on the bottom of the pan. Layer the apple filling evenly over this base, then sprinkle the remaining oat mixture on top to cover.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top is golden brown and the apples are tender.
- Cool and cut: Remove from oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, cut into 9-12 bars and serve or store for later.
Notes
- You can substitute rolled oats with gluten-free oats if needed for a gluten-free version.
- Using tart apples like Granny Smith adds a nice contrast to the sweetness.
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- These bars can be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw before serving.
- Add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
