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Apple Oatmeal Bars Recipe

Apple Oatmeal Bars Recipe
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These 3 Ingredient Apple Oatmeal Bars are a healthy, simple, and delicious snack made without flour, eggs, added sugar, butter, or oil. Featuring wholesome rolled oats, natural peanut butter, and unsweetened applesauce, these bars are perfect for a quick breakfast or an on-the-go treat. They have a mild sweetness that can be customized with optional add-ins like honey, chocolate chips, or dried fruit.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup (251 g) unsweetened applesauce
  • 6 tbsp (100 g) unsweetened natural peanut butter
  • 2 cups (175 g) rolled oats

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line an 8 inch by 8 inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate easy removal of the bars.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the unsweetened applesauce and natural peanut butter. Stir thoroughly until you achieve a uniform mixture with even color and texture.
  3. Add Oats: Add the rolled oats to the wet mixture and stir well until the oats are evenly incorporated. At this stage, you may add any optional mix-ins such as chocolate chips, dried fruit, or chopped nuts if desired.
  4. Transfer to Pan: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula to spread the mixture evenly across the pan and smooth the surface for even baking.
  5. Bake: Bake the bars for 13 to 15 minutes or until they appear set and cooked through. The edges may slightly brown and the top should feel firm to touch.
  6. Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool fully in the pan before removing them to ensure they hold together well. Cut into bars and serve.
  7. Store: Store any uneaten bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze for longer storage to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • These bars have a low level of sweetness; for a sweeter taste, add 1-2 tablespoons of honey when mixing in the oats. Taste the batter and adjust sweetness to your preference.
  • You can customize these bars by adding mix-ins such as chocolate chips, dried fruit, cinnamon, or chopped nuts for extra flavor and texture.
  • Rolled oats used in this recipe are also referred to as old-fashioned oats and absorb liquid better than instant oats, making them ideal for this recipe.
  • Natural unsweetened almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter can be used as alternatives to peanut butter if you have allergies.
  • These bars freeze well; thaw in the refrigerator before eating if stored frozen.
  • Nutrition values are estimates and may vary based on brands and exact ingredient measurements.

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