Chewy Apple Oatmeal Bars
Get ready to fall in love with these Chewy Apple Oatmeal Bars—your new favorite homemade snack that’s bursting with cozy autumn flavors! Combining wholesome old-fashioned rolled oats, diced fresh apple, and a hint of warm cinnamon, these bars are perfectly chewy with just the right touch of natural sweetness from honey and brown sugar. A breeze to prepare, they come together in just 15 minutes, then bake to golden perfection in under half an hour. Optional chopped nuts add a delightful crunch, making these bars a versatile treat for breakfast, lunchboxes, or an afternoon pick-me-up. With no artificial flavors and simple pantry staples, they’re a healthyish indulgence you’ll want to make on repeat. Perfect for meal prep and easy to store, these oatmeal bars are destined to become a staple in your snacking routine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup Brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Butter (melted)
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 piece Egg (large, beaten)
- 1 large Apple (peeled, cored, and finely diced)
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, letting the edges hang over for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Mix well to evenly distribute the ingredients.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, honey, vanilla extract, and beaten egg until smooth and well combined.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients, and mix until fully incorporated and a thick batter forms.
Gently fold in the diced apple and, if using, the chopped walnuts or pecans, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Transfer the batter to the prepared baking dish and press it down firmly with a spatula or your hands to create an even layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the baking dish from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack, about 30-45 minutes.
Once cooled, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Slice into 12 rectangular bars or your preferred portion size.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
284 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.0 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 37 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 194 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.3 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.2 g | ||
| Protein | 4.2 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 36 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 151 mg | 3% | |
*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.
