Apple Oatmeal Bars
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4.7
Apple Oatmeal Bars
Description
These bars start with a mixture of all-purpose flour, salt, baking soda, brown sugar, and rolled oats. Cold, cubed butter is cut in with a pastry cutter until the combination resembles coarse crumbs, forming a crisp crust when baked. Half of this oat topping is pressed into the bottom of a prepared baking pan to create the base layer.
Thinly sliced peeled apples are arranged over the crust, then sprinkled with granulated sugar and drizzled with melted butter, adding sweetness and moisture. The remaining oat mixture is pressed on top to cover the apples in an even layer. Baking at 350°F until golden brown finishes the bars with a crisp crust and tender fruit filling.
The bars combine the texture of oats and crumbly topping with the sweetness and slight tartness of apples. Using tart apples like Granny Smith helps balance the sweetness, but sweeter varieties can also work. These bars are suitable for serving as a simple dessert or snack and keep well when refrigerated in an airtight container.
The notes suggest options to make this recipe gluten-free with appropriate flour and oats, or vegan by using dairy-free butter. The recipe yields about 10 bars. Calorie estimates depend on ingredient brands and should be calculated specifically if needed.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup rolled oats old fashioned
- 1/2 cup butter cubed, cold, salted
- 2 large apple peeled and sliced thinly (about 2 1/2 cups
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter melted, salted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a medium size bowl, combine the flour, salt, baking soda, brown sugar and oats. Using a pastry cutter, cut in the cold butter cubes until the mix resembles coarse crumbs.
- Spray an 11x7" (or 8x8") baking dish with cooking spray. You can also line the pan with parchment paper so that it comes out cleanly if you'd like.
- Press half the oat mixture in the bottom of the prepared pan in an even layer.
- Arrange the apple slices on top of the pressed crumbs.
- Sprinkle the white sugar on top of the apples, then drizzle the 2 tablespoons of melted butter over the sugar.
- Top with the remaining oat mixture and press down gently on the top with your hand.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for balance; Honeycrisp or Gala work as alternatives.
- For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour and oats with certified gluten-free versions.
- Swap regular butter for dairy-free alternatives to make this a vegan-friendly dessert.
- Bars keep well refrigerated in an airtight container; ideal for preparing ahead.
- Calorie counts are approximate and vary with brands and portion sizes; consult a nutritionist for precision.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 281 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 281kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 276mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 105mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 380IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2.1mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
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