Snacks & Bars

Baked Apple Oat Bars

Turn yesterday’s baked apples into something new.

Baked Apple Oat Bars

You’ll Need

  • Baked apples

    1 – 1½ cups

  • Old-fashioned rolled oats

    2 cups

  • Nut butter

    ¼ cup

    or 1 mashed banana

  • Salt

    a pinch

  • Spice it up

    cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, a drop of vanilla, maybe some black pepper

  • A little sweetness, if you’d like

    maple syrup, honey, or dates

Make It

  1. 1

    Prep

    Heat oven to 350°F / 180°C. Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Mash

    Mash the baked apples with a fork, leaving some small pieces for texture.

  3. 3

    Mix

    Add oats, salt and your chosen binder. Spice it up and add a little sweetness if you’d like. Mix until the oats are completely coated.

  4. 4

    Press

    Transfer to the pan and press down firmly. The more tightly packed, the better the bars will hold together.

  5. 5

    Bake

    Bake for 20–25 minutes, until the edges are golden.

  6. 6

    Chill

    Cool completely, then refrigerate for 30 minutes before cutting.