Apple Oat Snack Squares
Sink your teeth into these wholesome and satisfying Apple Oat Snack Squares, a perfect blend of comforting flavors and nutritious ingredients. Featuring hearty rolled oats, naturally sweetened with honey and unsweetened applesauce, these snack bars are packed with grated fresh apple and a hint of warm cinnamon for a cozy taste of autumn in every bite. Quick to prepare and baked to golden perfection in just 25 minutes, they make an ideal on-the-go breakfast, mid-day energy boost, or kid-friendly treat. With a subtle crunch from optional chopped walnuts and a soft, moist texture, these squares are as versatile as they are delicious. Nutritious, flavorful, and easy to store, Apple Oat Snack Squares are a must-try for anyone looking for a healthier homemade snack option! Keywords: Apple Oat Snack Squares, healthy snack bars, oat and apple recipes, homemade energy bars, easy baked snacks.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 medium Grated apple (peeled and cored)
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Stir well to ensure the dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the applesauce, honey, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir gently until the mixture is just combined.
Fold in the grated apple and chopped walnuts (if using). Make sure the apple pieces are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Transfer the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the dish from the oven and allow it to cool completely in the pan before cutting it into 12 squares.
Store the snack squares in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate them for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1912 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.3 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 1172 mg | 51% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 304.9 g | 111% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.2 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 92.9 g | ||
| Protein | 49.6 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 258 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 15.3 mg | 85% | |
| Potassium | 1326 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
