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Spiced Apple Oat Bars with Cinnamon Drizzle

Spiced Apple Oat Bars with Cinnamon Drizzle

Snack
Prep Time
20min
Cook Time
35min
Servings
3
Calories
385
Chef's Note

For extra texture and flavor, try toasting the oats and walnuts in a dry skillet for 5 minutes before adding them to the recipe. This brings out their nutty flavor and adds a wonderful depth to these bars. These bars also freeze beautifully - wrap individually and thaw at room temperature when needed.

Tags
snack
baked goods
apple
oats
cinnamon
walnuts
honey
whole grain
fruit
Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats

  • 1/2 cup whole wheat flour

  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter

  • 1/3 cup brown sugar

  • 2 tablespoons honey

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 2 whole medium apples (preferably Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)

  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

  • 1 tablespoon milk

  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for drizzle)

Instructions
  • 1

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides for easy removal.

  • 2

    Peel, core, and dice the 2 apples into small 1/4-inch cubes. Toss with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to prevent browning and set aside.

  • 3

    In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup of rolled oats, 1/2 cup of whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger, 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.

  • 4

    In a large bowl, cream together 1/4 cup of unsalted butter and 1/3 cup of brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

  • 5

    Add 2 tablespoons of honey, 1 large egg, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Beat until well combined.

  • 6

    Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Do not overmix.

  • 7

    Gently fold in the diced apples and 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts.

  • 8

    Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, pressing it down slightly with a spatula.

  • 9

    Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

  • 10

    Allow the bars to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then use the parchment paper overhang to lift them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

  • 11

    While the bars are cooling, prepare the cinnamon drizzle by whisking together 1/2 cup of powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon of milk, and 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon until smooth. Add more milk if needed to reach a drizzling consistency.

  • 12

    Once the bars are completely cool, drizzle the cinnamon mixture over the top in a zigzag pattern.

  • 13

    Allow the drizzle to set for about 15 minutes, then cut into 6 equal bars (2 bars per serving).

Nutrition Information (per serving)
385
Calories
7g
Protein
62g
Carbs
14g
Fat
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