Soft Baked Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bars

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Chewy baked oatmeal bars flavored with sweet apples and warm cinnamon, perfect for a wholesome breakfast or snack. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, combines rolled oats, all-purpose flour, baking powder into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 150 calories and feeds 9, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. 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: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 9 American cuisine 150 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, mix 2 cups rolled oats, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp salt until combined.
  2. Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup unsweetened applesauce, 1/4 cup honey, 1 large egg, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Step 3: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until combined. Fold in 1 cup peeled and diced apple and 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter.
  4. Step 4: Spread the batter evenly into an 8x8-inch greased baking pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  5. Step 5: Cool completely before cutting into 9 bars. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

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