Soft, cinnamon-spiced, naturally sweet, and perfect for breakfast or a guilt-free snack! These bars use no added sugar, relying on apples and banana for natural sweetness. They’re moist, wholesome, and taste like warm apple pie in bar form.
📝 Ingredients
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2 cups rolled oats
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2 medium apples, peeled & diced
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1 ripe banana (for natural sweetness)
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1 cup unsweetened applesauce
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2 eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp cinnamon
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½ tsp nutmeg (optional)
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1 tsp baking powder
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Pinch of salt
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Optional add-ins: chopped walnuts, raisins (unsweetened), chia seeds
🍽 Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment.
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Mash the banana in a bowl. Add applesauce, eggs, vanilla, and mix.
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Add oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking powder, and salt. Stir to form a thick batter.
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Fold in diced apples and optional nuts/seeds.
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Spread into the baking pan and smooth the top.
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Bake 30–35 minutes or until set and lightly golden.
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Cool completely before slicing into bars.
⭐ Tips
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For firmer bars, refrigerate for 1–2 hours after baking.
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Use sweeter apples like Honeycrisp or Fuji for extra natural sweetness.
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Store for 5 days in the fridge or freeze for 2–3 months.
❓ Q/A Section
Q: Are these bars completely sugar-free?
A: Yes — there’s no added sugar. Sweetness comes naturally from apples and banana.
Q: Can I make them vegan?
A: Yes! Replace eggs with 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp ground flax + 6 tbsp water).
Q: Can I use steel-cut oats?
A: No — only rolled or quick oats work for this recipe.
Q: Are these good for Weight Watchers?
A: Yes — they are low-point, naturally sweetened, and high in fiber.
Q: What’s the texture like?
A: Soft, chewy, and moist — like baked oatmeal you can hold in your hand.
