Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Bars
Servings: larger bars or 16 smaller ones
These Apple Breakfast Bars are made from simple, wholesome ingredients like oats, Greek yogurt, milk, and fresh apples, and have a warm, cozy flavor in every bite! They make the perfect grab-and-go breakfast in the morning or as a portable snack after school. Such a nutritious and delicious way to celebrate apple season!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 cup milk or milk alternative
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups diced apple, peeled (about 2 medium apples)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a 7x11 inch rectangular baking dish or a 8-inch square glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- Combine oats, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in large bowl. Whisk together yogurt, milk, maple syrup, egg and vanilla in another bowl; pour over oat mixture and stir to combine. Add chopped apples and mix until incorporated.
- Pour mixture into prepared dish and spread out with spatula until evenly distributed.
- Bake for 35 minutes or until edges are browned and knife inserted in centre comes out clean. Let apple oatmeal mixture fully cool before cutting to allow the bars to firm up before serving. Cut into 8 larger bars or 16 smaller bars.
- Store in the fridge for up to a week or in the freezer for up to a month.
Notes
- If you want the apples to be more subtle, you can also grate them instead of chopping them.
- Grease the baking dish well to prevent the baked oatmeal from sticking to the pan. You can also line the pan with parchment paper for easier removal.
- Allow the cooked apple oatmeal bar mixture fully cool before cutting and removing from the baking dish. It needs time for the oats to absorb some of the extra moisture and firm up. If you try to take it out of the pan too soon, it will be stickier and harder to cut into bars.
Nutrition
Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.004g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 249mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 127mg | Iron: 1mg
