Description
Apple Pie Oatmeal Bars are a delightful fusion of familiar apple pie flavors and wholesome oats, making them an ideal choice for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. With their chewy texture and aromatic cinnamon, these bars provide a satisfying treat that everyone can enjoy. They’re simple to prepare and can be customized with various add-ins like nuts or dried fruits, ensuring there’s something for every palate. Packed with nutritious ingredients, Apple Pie Oatmeal Bars make it easy to indulge without the guilt. Perfect for meal prep, you can bake a batch ahead of time and have a delicious option ready whenever cravings strike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups apples (cored, peeled, and chopped)
- 14 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar (firmly packed)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt unsalted butter and add chopped apples, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, water, and salt. Cook until apples soften (about 5–7 minutes).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Blend in cut pieces of butter until crumbly.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan. Press half of the oatmeal mixture into the pan bottom.
- Spread the apple filling evenly over the crust. Sprinkle remaining oatmeal mixture on top.
- Bake for about 50 minutes until golden brown. Allow cooling before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg