3 Ingredient Apple Oatmeal Bars (No Flour, Eggs, Added Sugar or Butter) Recipe
These 3 Ingredient Apple Oatmeal Bars are a simple, wholesome snack made without flour, eggs, added sugar, or butter. Combining unsweetened applesauce, natural peanut butter, and rolled oats, these bars offer a naturally sweet, chewy texture and an easy, healthy option perfect for breakfast or an on-the-go snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 9 bars (depending on cutting size) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup (251 g) unsweetened applesauce
- 6 tbsp (100 g) unsweetened natural peanut butter
- 2 cups (175 g) rolled oats (old fashioned oats)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line an 8-inch by 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and for easy removal.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the unsweetened applesauce and natural peanut butter. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and uniform in color, ensuring the peanut butter is fully incorporated.
- Add oats: Stir in the rolled oats evenly into the wet mixture until completely combined. If using any mix-ins such as chocolate chips, dried fruit, or chopped nuts, add them at this stage and mix well.
- Prepare baking pan: Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula to spread and smooth the surface evenly across the pan to ensure uniform baking.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 13-15 minutes, or until the bars are set and cooked through. The bars should hold together and look firm to the touch.
- Cool and serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing them into bars. This cooling step helps the bars set and makes them easier to cut without crumbling.
- Storage: Store any uneaten bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer to maintain freshness and extend shelf life.
Notes
- These bars have minimal sweetness. To increase sweetness, add 1-2 tablespoons of honey along with the oats, tasting the batter to adjust as needed.
- Feel free to include mix-ins like chocolate chips, dried fruit, or chopped nuts for added flavor and texture.
- Rolled oats are also referred to as old fashioned oats and provide a chewy texture in these bars.
Keywords: apple oatmeal bars, healthy snack, no flour bars, no eggs, no added sugar, peanut butter bars, easy snack, vegan friendly snack
