Chewy Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bars
A delightful, healthy snack perfect for breakfast, lunch, or an afternoon pick-me-up.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 ripe bananas, mashed
- 1 cup applesauce
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Optional toppings: chopped apples, nuts, or raisins
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mash the ripe bananas with a fork until smooth and creamy.
- Combine the applesauce and cinnamon with the mashed bananas, then fold in the rolled oats and any optional toppings.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown, then let cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes.
- Slice into squares or rectangles and enjoy!
Notes
For easy snacking, wrap individual bars in parchment paper and store in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: apple, oatmeal bars, healthy snack, vegetarian, easy recipe
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