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Start your day or refuel your afternoon with these delightful Crunchy Apple Cinnamon Oat Snack Bars. Packed with wholesome ingredients, these bars not only satisfy your sweet cravings but also provide a nutritious boost. Ideal for breakfast, a snack, or an on-the-go treat, this recipe showcases the perfect blend of oats, apples, and spices. In this article, we will explore the ingredients, preparation steps, and the nutritional benefits of these delicious snack bars.

Healthy Apple Oat Snack Bars

Discover the joy of making Crunchy Apple Cinnamon Oat Snack Bars, a wholesome treat perfect for breakfast or a satisfying snack. These bars blend rolled oats, apples, and nut butter into a nutritious and delicious option, loaded with fiber and natural sweetness. Easy to prepare at home, they let you control the ingredients, ensuring no added preservatives or sugars. Enjoy them fresh, customize with nuts or dried fruits, and reap the health benefits of this delightful recipe!
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Ingredients
  

2 cups rolled oats

1 cup unsweetened applesauce

1 large apple, diced (preferably a sweet variety like Honeycrisp or Fuji)

1/2 cup almond butter (or any nut butter of your choice)

1/4 cup honey or maple syrup

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)

1/4 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)

Instructions
 

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.

    Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, cinnamon, and salt, mixing until well combined.

      Prepare the Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, almond butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.

        Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the dry oat mixture. Stir until the oats are evenly coated. Gently fold in the diced apple, nuts, and dried fruit (if using). The mixture should be thick.

          Transfer to Baking Dish: Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish, pressing it down firmly to pack it in. This helps the bars hold their shape after baking.

            Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the center feels set.

              Cool and Slice: Allow the bars to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then use the parchment paper to lift them out of the pan onto a cutting board. Let them cool completely before slicing into bars.

                Store: These bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or frozen for longer storage.

                  Prep Time, Total Time, Servings: 10 minutes | 40 minutes | 12 bars