Chocolate Apple Oatmeal Bars

Ingredients

• Oatmeal: 1 cup (100 g)
• • Apples: 2, grated
  • Water: 100 ml (3.4 fl. oz)

• • Flax Seeds: 2 tablespoons
  • Eggs: 2 large
  • Vanilla Sugar: 1 tablespoon

• • Banana: 1, mashed
  • Raisins: 80 g (3 oz)
  • Cocoa Powder: 2 tablespoons

• Peanuts: 80 g (3 oz), chopped

Directions

1. 1. Preheat the Oven:
      • • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.

       

   2. Prepare the Flax Mixture:
      • In a small bowl, mix the flax seeds with water and let it sit for 5 minutes until it forms a gel-like consistency.

1. 1. Combine the Wet Ingredients:
      • In a large mixing bowl, mash the banana and add the grated apples, eggs, vanilla sugar, and the flax mixture. Stir well to combine.
   2. Mix the Dry Ingredients:
      • • Add the oatmeal, raisins, cocoa powder, and chopped peanuts to the wet mixture. Stir until everything is evenly distributed.

       

   3. Transfer to Baking Dish:
      • Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly.

1. Bake:
   • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
   • • Let the bars cool completely in the pan before slicing them into squares or rectangles.
     • Cool and Slice:

Serving Suggestions

• • Serve as a grab-and-go breakfast with a cup of coffee or tea.

• Enjoy as a healthy snack or dessert with a dollop of yogurt or a drizzle of honey.
• Pair with a glass of almond milk or your favorite smoothie.