Description
Simple bars featuring a whole-grain crust and a spiced apple filling.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1 large egg
- 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Whisk the egg lightly and mix it into the flour mixture until a dough forms. Press two-thirds of the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a separate bowl, mix the diced apples, maple syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
- Spread the apple mixture evenly over the crust in the pan.
- Crumble the remaining one-third of the dough over the apple layer.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use Granny Smith apples.
- You can substitute coconut oil for butter if you prefer a dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 25
Keywords: apple pie bars, healthy dessert, whole wheat, oat bars, cinnamon, baked apples