Description
These Healthy Apple Oat Bars are a wholesome, delicious snack perfect for breakfast or an anytime treat. Made with a blend of quick cook oats, rolled oats, chia seeds, and naturally sweetened with apple purée and optional maple syrup, these bars are nutrient-dense and easy to prepare. Baked to a perfect golden firmness, they offer a satisfying texture with a hint of cinnamon spice.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 Cup quick cook oats
- 1 Cup rolled oats
- 2 Tablespoon chia seeds
- 1.5 teaspoon cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 30 grams coconut oil or melted butter
- 1 cup apple purée or applesauce (260g)
- 1-2 Tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 180 degrees Celsius (375 degrees Fahrenheit) to ensure it’s adequately heated for baking the bars.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the quick cook oats, rolled oats, chia seeds, and cinnamon, mixing well to evenly distribute the spices and seeds.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add the coconut oil (or melted butter), apple purée, and if desired, maple syrup or honey to the dry mixture. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Line a baking tray or a 20-centimeter square cake tin with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Press Mixture Evenly: Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Press it firmly and evenly into the bottom so that the layer is about 1.5 to 2 centimeters thick.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes until the bars are firm to the touch but not hard, with a set texture and a golden top.
- Cool and Slice: Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the dish. Once cooled, slice into 12 squares and serve or store.
Notes
- Optional maple syrup or honey can be omitted for less sweetness.
- Substitute coconut oil with melted butter or another neutral oil if preferred.
- For a vegan option, use maple syrup and coconut oil, omitting any non-vegan add-ins.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Adding nuts or dried fruit can enhance flavor and texture but will alter nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
