Easy Apple Spice Baked Oatmeal Bar
These baked oatmeal bars are packed full of fall flavor; pie spice, apples, maple syrup and pecans! And as an added bonus, these delicious bars are gluten free and easily made vegan, too.
I’m always trying out new healthy breakfast recipes. These healthy oatmeal breakfast bars are made of simple ingredients and a great alternative to a bowl of oatmeal or overnight oats! They’re like the most warm and comforting bowl of oats in bar form.
I make this delicious breakfast recipe as meal prep for busy mornings. I package individual bars in a freezer bag and briefly heat them up before enjoying.
But, don’t just limit these healthy oatmeal bars to breakfast, they make a great recipe for a healthy snack or addition to your kid’s lunchbox, too!
If you are looking for other oats recipes, try these! Carrot Cake Oatmeal Bananas Foster Baked Oatmeal
I love the chewy texture of these delicious bars, and the flavors! The apple pie spices are some of my favorite flavors. When combined with fresh apples and nuts, these healthy baked oatmeal bars are one of my favorite ways to enjoy rolled oats.
When making the bars, it may seem like a LOT of liquid, but please know that they will firm up in the oven!
Recipe Substitutions and Additions:
The best recipe is the one that uses what YOU already have on hand, limiting trips to the grocery store! Here are a few suggestions:
- You can substitute quick oats for the old fashioned oats.
- Substitute brown sugar or honey for maple syrup.
- This recipe is not very sweet. You can sweeten it up by increasing the maple syrup to 1/3 cup. You can also drizzle maple syrup or honey on the top of the baked bars for extra sweetness. And of course, you can experiment with adding a bit of white or brown sugar, no more than 1/4 cup.
- Oats already have substantial protein in them, but you can increase the amount by adding 2-3 scoops of vanilla protein powder to the dry ingredients.
Storing Leftover Oatmeal Bars
Store leftovers in an airtight container or freezer bag in the fridge for up to 4 days. I like to store my baked oatmeal as individual bars in glassine bags so they’re easy to grab and throw in my purse or a lunchbox!
Apple Spice Baked Oatmeal Bars
These baked oat bars are packed full of fall flavor; pie spice, apples, maple syrup and pecans! And as an added bonus, these delicious bars are gluten free and easily made vegan, too.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups rolled old-fashioned oats
- 1.5 teaspoons cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon allspice
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 2 cups 1% milk or almond milk
- ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup apple, diced (divided)
Toppings:
- ½ cup chopped pecans
Optional Toppings:
- Dried or fresh apples, cinnamon, nuts, caramel drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a 8x8” inch pan with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the dry ingredients: oats, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, baking powder and salt. Stir well to combine.
- Add wet ingredients to the dry oat mixture: milk, applesauce, maple syrup, vanilla extract and ¾ cup of the diced apple. Mix until ingredients are fully incorporated, scraping sides with a spatula.
- Transfer mixture into prepared baking dish and top with remaining diced apples and chopped pecans.
- Bake bars in preheated oven for 35-40 minutes until golden brown, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Information
Yield 9 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 167Total Fat 7gSaturated Fat 1gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 3mgSodium 223mgCarbohydrates 24gFiber 3gSugar 17gProtein 4g
The nutrition for this recipe is calculated by an app and may be incorrect.
