Description
Apple Pie Oatmeal Bars are a delightful fusion of comforting apple pie flavors and the wholesome goodness of oatmeal. These easy-to-make bars are perfect for any occasion, serving as a nutritious breakfast option or a satisfying midday snack. With their chewy texture, warm cinnamon aroma, and rich apple filling, they appeal to both kids and adults. Ideal for meal prep, you can make these bars ahead of time for a delicious treat any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups apples (cored, peeled, and chopped)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar (firmly packed)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup brown sugar (firmly packed)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 14 tablespoons unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
Instructions
- Prepare the apple filling by melting butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add apples, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, water, and salt. Cook until apples soften (5-7 minutes).
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt. Blend in cut butter until crumbly.
- Press half of the oat mixture into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Spread apple filling on top and sprinkle remaining oat mixture.
- Bake for about 50 minutes until golden brown. Allow cooling before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (65g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg