Description
These Chewy Apple Cinnamon Oat Bars are an easy 6-ingredient dessert that combines wholesome oats, fresh apples, and warm spices for a delicious treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Ginger
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (melted)
- 1 cup Light Brown Sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil
- 1/2 cup Applesauce (unsweetened)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 3 medium Apples (peeled and diced)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and ground ginger. Mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vegetable oil, applesauce, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until fully combined.
- Fold in the diced apples gently until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish, pressing down firmly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the bars to cool in the baking dish for at least 10 minutes before cutting into squares.
Notes
For a healthier twist, you can substitute half the brown sugar with mashed ripe bananas. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: Chewy Apple Cinnamon Oat Bars, Easy Dessert, 6-Ingredient Recipe, Oat Bars, Apple Recipe