Baked Cinnamon-Spiced Apple Oat Bars with Maple Drizzle

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-07 · Updated 2026-06-07

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Soft baked oat bars bursting with tender cinnamon-spiced apples, finished with a drizzle of pure maple syrup for natural sweetness. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, layers rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 190 calories and feeds 12, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 40 min Serves 12 American cuisine 190 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup (1 stick), melted unsalted butter
2, peeled and diced (about 2 cups) large apples
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup for drizzle maple syrup

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups rolled oats, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt.
Step 2: Pour in 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter and 1 tsp vanilla extract. Stir until the mixture is crumbly and holds together when pressed.
Step 3: Fold in 2 peeled and diced apples (about 2 cups) gently to distribute evenly.
Step 4: Press two-thirds of the oat mixture firmly into an 8x8-inch baking pan lined with parchment paper.
Step 5: Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture evenly over the top as a crumble layer.
Step 6: Bake for 35-40 minutes until the top is golden brown and apples are tender.
Step 7: Remove from oven and allow to cool completely in the pan. Drizzle 1/4 cup pure maple syrup evenly over the bars before slicing into 12 squares.