Chewy Apple Oatmeal Bars (Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Refined sugar-free)
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Chewy Apple Oatmeal Bars (Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Refined sugar-free)
Description
Chewy Apple Oatmeal Bars are made by whisking together applesauce, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, a room-temperature egg, vanilla extract, and grated apple. Oat flour is crafted by blending some oats and combined with rolled oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt, then folded into the wet mixture without overmixing. The batter is transferred into a greased 8x8 inch pan and baked at 350°F until golden at the edges and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
The combination of pureed and grated apples contributes moisture and natural sweetness, while the oat flour and whole oats provide a chewy crumb texture. Maple syrup sweetens the bars without refined sugar, and cinnamon adds a gentle warmth. Coconut oil adds subtle richness and helps bind the ingredients.
These bars work well as on-the-go snacks, quick breakfasts, or midday treats. Their dense texture makes them satisfying without being overly heavy.
They may be stored at room temperature for a few days or frozen for longer storage. Optional add-ins like nuts, seeds, dried fruit, or chocolate chips can customize flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- 1 ⅓ cup applesauce no sugar added, pure
- 6 TB pure maple syrup
- ⅓ cup coconut oil melted
- 1 egg room temp, large
- 2 tsp vanilla extract pure
- ½ cup apple loosely packed (I like honeycrisp, grated
- 2 ½ cup oats divided, gluten-free old fashioned
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp table salt
- nuts seeds, shredded coconut, dried fruit, chocolate chips, optional, 1/2 to 1 cup, add-ins
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F, with rack on lower middle position. Grease an 8x8 baking pan and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine applesauce, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, egg, vanilla, and grated apple. Use hand whisk to combine well; set aside.
- Using a strong blender or food processor, blend 1 cup oats until you have oat flour. In a bowl, combine your oat flour with remaining rolled oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and table salt. Use hand whisk to combine well.
- Gradually pour oat mixture into applesauce mixture, using rubber spatula to fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients just until no more dry flour streaks remain (do not over mix)
- Use rubber spatula to fully transfer batter into greased 8x8 pan, evening out the corners. Bake 30-35 minutes or just until edges are golden and toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Do not over bake. Let baked oatmeal cool at room temp before cutting into bars. Can be stored at room temp, airtight, for 2-3 days.
Notes
- These bars can be wrapped airtight and frozen for one to two weeks for easy grab-and-go snacks.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with pure honey, noting that honey is sweeter and may alter flavor slightly.
- For added texture, you may chop the apples instead of grating them, depending on your preference.
- If you try this recipe, consider returning to provide a rating to help others.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 166 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 166kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 22.6g | 8% |
| Protein | 2.7g | 5% |
| Fat | 6.4g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3g | 27% |
| Cholesterol | 15.5mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 9% |
| Sugar | 9.2g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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