Description
Chewy, wholesome, and naturally sweetened, these Applesauce Oatmeal Bars are the perfect homemade treat for breakfast, snacks, or cozy desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 1½ teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1½ – 2 cups unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for filling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and grease a 9 x 13″ baking dish.
- In a food processor, pulse butter, brown sugar, and flour until crumbly.
- Add oats and cinnamon, pulsing just until mixed.
- Press half the oat mixture firmly into the baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix applesauce with 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
- Spread the applesauce mixture evenly over the oat base.
- Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow bars to cool completely before slicing into 12 pieces.
Notes
- Always use old-fashioned oats for best texture.
- Allow bars to cool before slicing to prevent crumbling.
- Substitute coconut oil for butter for a dairy-free option.
- Bars can be frozen for up to 3 months with parchment paper between layers.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 324 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 141 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
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