Description
3 Ingredient Apple Oatmeal Bars are a delightful, soft, and chewy treat that’s perfect for any time of day—be it breakfast, a snack, or a light dessert. Made with wholesome ingredients like applesauce and oats, these bars are not only simple to prepare but are also highly nutritious. In just 5 minutes of prep time, you can whip up a batch that caters to your taste buds by adding various mix-ins like nuts or seeds. Kid-friendly and easy to store, these bars make the ideal on-the-go option for busy lifestyles.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 6 tbsp unsweetened natural peanut butter
- 2 cups rolled oats
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the applesauce and peanut butter until smooth.
- Stir in the rolled oats until everything is well mixed. Add any desired mix-ins at this stage.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 13-15 minutes until set and edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cooling completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg