Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Bars Recipe
These Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Bars are definitely my family’s favorite on-the-go breakfast or snack option. They’re packed with apple cinnamon flavor and made with basic, wholesome ingredients. And the methods couldn’t be simpler. Your whole family is going to love this recipe!
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1 cup applesauce
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 apples peeled, cored and grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Mix well.
- Add the eggs, brown sugar, butter, applesauce, maple syrup and vanilla. Use a wooden spoon to stir the mixture until combined. Fold in grated apples.
- Spread the mixture evenly inside the prepared pan, using a rubber spatula to press into the corners. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown around edges.
- Let sit in the pan for 10 minutes. Carefully lift the parchment onto a flat surface and cut into squares.
Notes
- Omit the brown sugar entirely for a super healthy breakfast option. My boys don’t exactly love this version, but if I drizzle a simple icing over the top they’re all in. And it’s still less sugar. You can also see a list of natural sweetener options below.
- Feel free to add raisins or other dried fruit to the batter for extra texture and flavor.
- Spruce these up by adding a simple streusel crumble. All you need is equal parts flour and brown sugar, and some melted butter.