Start your mornings right with these wholesome Apple Walnut Breakfast Bars, a perfect balance of comfort and nutrition in every bite. Made with hearty rolled oats, sweet chunks of fresh apple, and crunchy walnuts, these bars are naturally sweetened with honey and applesauce for a guilt-free treat. Infused with warm cinnamon and a hint of vanilla, they bring cozy fall flavors to your breakfast table year-round. Quick and easy to prepare in just 15 minutes, theyβre baked to golden perfection in under half an hour, making them an ideal grab-and-go snack or healthy breakfast option. Whether enjoyed with a morning coffee or packed for a midday energy boost, these soft and chewy bars are the ultimate combination of taste and convenience. Plus, they stay fresh for days, making meal prep a breeze!
Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Mix well.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, honey, vanilla extract, and the egg until well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Gently fold in the chopped apple and walnuts to ensure they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, cut into 12 bars and enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
Calories |
1864 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 58.3 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.4 g | 37% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 196 mg | 65% | |
| Sodium | 702 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 304.2 g | 111% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.2 g | 108% | |
| Total Sugars | 132.0 g | ||
| Protein | 50.7 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 207 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 1453 mg | 31% | |
*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.