Baked Oatmeal Apple Circles

Ingredients

1 cup oats (90 g)
50 g almonds (about 1/2 cup)
2 apples, peeled and cut into chunks
50 ml water (about 3 tbsp)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract (or a pinch of vanillin)
1 tbsp avocado oil (or any neutral oil)

Directions

Prepare the Oat-Almond Mixture:
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
Place the oats and almonds in a blender or food processor. Blend until you achieve a coarse flour-like consistency. Transfer the mixture to a bowl.

Prepare the Apples:
Peel the apples and cut them into chunks. Place the apple pieces into the blender, add 50 ml of water, and blend until smooth.

Combine Ingredients:
Add the apple puree to the oat-almond mixture. Add the vanilla extract and mix well until all ingredients are combined into a thick batter.

Shape the Circles:
Grease your hands lightly with oil. Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into circles, about the size of a cookie. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the edges are golden and the circles are firm to the touch.

Cool and Serve:
Allow the circles to cool slightly on a wire rack before enjoying them warm or at room temperature.

Serving Suggestions
Serve these oatmeal apple circles as a quick breakfast bite, a healthy snack, or a light dessert with yogurt or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
Pair them with a hot beverage like tea or coffee for a cozy treat.

Cooking Tips
To enhance the flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the mixture.
You can press down slightly to flatten the circles if you prefer a thinner texture.