Breakfast on the go is a snap with these healthy, delicious apple cinnamon baked oatmeal bars on hand! Made with real apples, cinnamon, and oatmeal, these oatmeal bars are just what you need when you’re in the mood for a filling homemade snack.
Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper.
In a big bowl, combine all ingredients and stir them together with a spoon or spatula.
Spread the mixture evenly in your pan and bake for 50-55 minutes until cooked though and golden brown.
Let cool down a bit, remove from the pan with the help of the parchment paper and cut into bars.
Notes
Quick cooking oats make the texture more cake-like because they are thinner and cook faster. If you like more bite to your baked oatmeal, you can also use old fashioned/rolled oats. You might need to bake them 5-10 minutes longer.
Adjust brown sugar to your liking. The amount of sweetness needed depends greatly on what kind of applesauce you use. You can just try a bit of the mixture after having put everything together.
If you don't have an 8x8-inch pan, you can also use a 9x9 pan, just be aware that the oatmeal will be a bit thinner.
Variations: Use plant based milk to make this vegan. Instead of apples you can also add other fruits like berries or bananas.
Make ahead: These oatmeal bars taste also very good cold and make for a great healthy snack to take to work or school. Keep them covered in your fridge for up to a week.