An apple walks into a bar.
Literally. I mean the oatmeal kind. And ya wanna know what happens next?
THEEEEEEEEESE. Deelish snackity bars bursting with Fall flavor flaves like cinnamon, nutmeg, rainbows, and butterflies. They’re the treat that’s technically a snack. They’re the bar that keeps on giving.
Imagine a layer of moist, perfectly sweet, cinnamony oatmealness topped with ooey gooey apple buttery apples. No need to imagine. Whip up a batch and satisfy your long lost craving for apple oatmeal perfection!
I was overjoyed when my blogging boos and I decided on apples for this month’s round-up theme. Apple-picking has been on my Fall bucket list for some time now. I don’t think I’m going to get to it this season, so I’m living out my apple fantasies with these.
It’s the least I could do to display my affection for the season’s beloved fruit.
As if you didn’t already know, apples are a nutrient powerhouse. They have oodles of soluble fiber to keep you full and aide in blood sugar control in addition to a potent antioxidant called quercetin (found mostly in the skin) that’s known for boosting endurance and combatting inflammation. Apples for errbody!
Next time you go apple picking, pass on pie and make these healthy, scrumptious, vegan, gluten-free apple oatmeal bars instead. With no butter, flour, or refined sugar, they’re 100% guaranteed to please both your belly, your sweet tooth, and your waistline.
Can I get a round of appleplause.
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1½ cup old-fashioned oats
- 2 tbsp coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- pinch of nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 1 medium apple, diced
- ½ cup apple butter (naturally sweetened preferably)
- Preheat oven to 325F. Grease an 8x8in baking dish with coconut oil or cooking spray.
- Combine oats, oat flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking soda in a large bowl.
- Add applesauce, maple syrup, coconut oil, and chopped apple. Stir until combined.
- Set aside a heaping half cup of the oat mixture and then press the rest evenly into the prepared pan. Top with apple butter, spreading evenly with a spoon or spatula.
- Sprinkle the rest of the oat mixture on top.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into 12-16 bars.
- Store in the refrigerator.
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Now let’s take a gander at what the other folks brought to the apple affair!
Julia of The Roasted Root made Baked Brie with Maple Spiced Apples for your creamy dreamy appetizer pleasure.
Arman of The Big Man’s World baked you a Healthy 1-Minute Apple Cinnamon Muffin!
Lindsay of The Lean Green Bean created this stunning Caramel Apple Bread.
Kylie from Imma Eat That has me drooling with this Peanut Butter Applesauce.
Sarah from Making Thyme for Health made Healthy Apple Almond Butter Muffins for you snacking pleasure.
I love all these apple recipes! Your bars look outstanding. A love a bar that can double as breakfast, snack, or dessert!
P.S. You wrote “With no butter, flour, or refined sugar…” but there is 1 cup oat flour in the recipe. Just thought you might want to edit that. 🙂
Maryea {Happy Healthy Mama} recently posted…Trendsend Review October 2015
Id love a big hunk of this for breakfast alongside a big mug of joe! Apple and oatmeal perfection!
Rachel @ athletic avocado recently posted…Flourless Apple Pecan Muffins {GF, Paleo + Vegan Option!)
I love bars like this for breakfast- oats are the best!
Dietitian Jess recently posted…Carrot Cake Pumpkin Muffins
Woman, you are daaaaaangerous! I love how healthy and oaty these bars are! I wouldn’t stop at just one square, oh no. No apple oatmeal bar crumb left behind, sista! Thanks for the amazing recipe, as always! 😀
Julia recently posted…Baked Brie with Maple Spiced Apples
Oh yum!!!
Melissa @ The Fit Chocoholic recently posted…A Little of This and a Little of That
Apples are one of my favorite fruits! I’ve baked them into oatmeal before and it reminds me of apple pie in the best way 🙂
Dani @ Dani California Cooks recently posted…Crockpot Pumpkin Apple Raisin Butter (vegan)
love this idea of bars + so many deliciousness
dixya | food, pleasure, and health recently posted…Chipotle Turkey and Sweet Potato Chili
Your bars are so dang sexy. They just reminded me that I need to pick up some apple butter. That’s only thing I don’t have to make them!
I’ve never heard of apple butter. Can you make it yourself?
I just pinned these apple oatmeal bars so that I can remember to make them as soon as I get back in town. They will be a huge hit at work!
Thanks!
Carly
http://www.playingforeats.com
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These apple oatmeal bars look heavenly!!
Heidi Kokborg recently posted…Do something unexpected
These bars look so delish and definitely healthy enough for a snack. Unless i eat the whole tray. 🙂
When do I add the splenda? PS nice pins. I wonder if I’ll get that email againlol!
Arman @ thebigmansworld recently posted…Healthy 1 Minute Apple Cinnamon Muffin
You add the splenda after the casein.
I love how much apple goodness you have packed into these delicious bars! Looking forward to whipping up a batch for my family and formulating my excuse now as to why so many pieces will be missing 🙂
Brie @ ToasterOvenLove recently posted…Bell Pepper Baked Eggs (Halloween Style)
Best.intro.EVER 😆 And I have a serious soft spot in my heart for oatmeal bars — they were the only “non-chocolate” exception I’d make as a picky little kid 😛
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These look great! Any suggestions as to which variety of apples would be best to use? There are so many to choose from these days!
Is there a recipe for apple butter? I have never heard of it..
The recipe states to add applesauce but there is no applesauce listed in the ingredients!
Ha, take that back…now I see it!