Description
These Easy Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Bars are soft, hearty, and full of warm cinnamon flavor with tender apples and chewy oats. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, they are simple to make and ideal for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- Stir in the melted butter, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes crumbly.
- In another bowl, toss the diced apples with lemon juice and maple syrup or honey.
- Press about two-thirds of the oat mixture into the prepared baking dish to form the base.
- Spread the apple mixture evenly over the base.
- Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the apples.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing into squares.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith for the best texture.
- Quick oats can be substituted, but the bars will be softer.
- Add chopped walnuts, pecans, raisins, or dried cranberries for extra flavor and texture.
- For a sweeter treat, drizzle with vanilla glaze after cooling.
- Store in an airtight container for best freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
