3 Ingredient Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Bars Recipe
These 3 Ingredient Cinnamon Apple Oatmeal Bars are a simple, healthy, and delicious snack or breakfast option made with just cinnamon applesauce, natural nut butter, and quick oats. Baked to perfection, they offer a naturally sweet, chewy texture with a hint of cinnamon and peanut butter flavor, perfect for on-the-go or a wholesome treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Total Time: 25-30 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups (186 g) quick oats
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (252 g) sweetened cinnamon applesauce
- 6 tbsp (100 g) natural peanut butter or natural almond butter
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line an 8 inch by 8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal later on.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cinnamon applesauce and natural peanut or almond butter. Stir well until fully combined and uniform in color.
- Add Oats: Add the quick oats into the wet mixture. Stir until the oats are evenly incorporated throughout the mixture. Taste the batter and adjust sweetness if desired by adding honey or maple syrup at this point. You may also add mix-ins like chocolate chips or dried fruit now.
- Spread Batter: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula to spread it evenly and smooth the surface to ensure uniform baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the bars look set, cooked through, and the surface is dry to the touch.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, lift them out using the parchment overhang, cut into bars, and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.
Notes
- These bars are lightly sweetened for a healthy option; add 1-2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup if a sweeter bar is preferred.
- Mix-ins like chocolate chips or dried fruit can be added before baking for additional flavor and texture.
- If using rolled oats, pulse them in a food processor to break them down to the size of quick oats for better binding; otherwise, bars may fall apart.
- You can substitute regular applesauce and add 2 teaspoons of cinnamon if cinnamon applesauce is unavailable.
- Use unsweetened cinnamon applesauce with added sweetener or none based on your sweetness preference.
