Rustic Apple Walnut Oat Bars
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Ingredients (Serves 6-8)
Dry Ingredients:
Rolled Oats: 1 ½ cups (150 g)
Walnuts: 1 cup (90 g), chopped
Cocoa Powder (Optional): 1 tablespoon
Wet Ingredients:
Apples: 2 medium, peeled and grated
Water: ¼ cup (60 ml)
Maple Syrup: 1 teaspoon
Coconut Oil or Melted Butter: ¼ cup (60 ml)
Spices:
Cinnamon: ¼ teaspoon
Preparation Steps
Step 1: Prep Time
Preparation: Allocate around 15 minutes to gather, measure, and prepare the ingredients. Peel and grate the apples and chop the walnuts into small pieces.
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Step 2: Combine Ingredients
Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped walnuts, and cocoa powder (if using). Stir to distribute evenly.
Prepare the Wet Mixture: In a medium bowl, mix grated apples, water, maple syrup, coconut oil or melted butter, and cinnamon. Stir until the mixture is well combined.
Incorporate Wet aRustic Apple Walnut Oat Bars
Table of Contents
Ingredients (Serves 6-8)
Dry Ingredients:
Rolled Oats: 1 ½ cups (150 g)
Walnuts: 1 cup (90 g), chopped
Cocoa Powder (Optional): 1 tablespoon
Wet Ingredients:
Apples: 2 medium, peeled and grated
Water: ¼ cup (60 ml)
Maple Syrup: 1 teaspoon
Coconut Oil or Melted Butter: ¼ cup (60 ml)
Spices:
Cinnamon: ¼ teaspoon
Preparation Steps
Step 1: Prep Time
Preparation: Allocate around 15 minutes to gather, measure, and prepare the ingredients. Peel and grate the apples and chop the walnuts into small pieces.
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Step 2: Combine Ingredients
Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped walnuts, and cocoa powder (if using). Stir to distribute evenly.
Prepare the Wet Mixture: In a medium bowl, mix grated apples, water, maple syrup, coconut oil or melted butter, and cinnamon. Stir until the mixture is well combined.
Incorporate Wet and Dry Mixtures: Slowly pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until the oats and walnuts are fully coated and the mixture starts to stick together.
Step 3: Shape and Bake
Transfer to Baking Pan: Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to press it down firmly.
Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center feels set.
See also Nutty Oatmeal Muffins with Apples and Bananas
Cool: Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool completely before cutting into bars. This ensures the bars hold their shape.
Step 4: Serve
Slice the cooled mixture into 6-8 bars. Serve as-is for a snack, or drizzle with additional maple syrup or melted chocolate for a touch of indulgence.
Timing Breakdown
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Nutritional Information (Per Bar)
Calories: 230 kcal
Protein: 4 g
Fat: 14 g
Carbohydrates: 23 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 6 gnd Dry Mixtures: Slowly pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until the oats and walnuts are fully coated and the mixture starts to stick together.
Step 3: Shape and Bake
Transfer to Baking Pan: Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to press it down firmly.
Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center feels set.
See also Nutty Oatmeal Muffins with Apples and Bananas
Cool: Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool completely before cutting into bars. This ensures the bars hold their shape.
Step 4: Serve
Slice the cooled mixture into 6-8 bars. Serve as-is for a snack, or drizzle with additional maple syrup or melted chocolate for a touch of indulgence.
Timing Breakdown
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Nutritional Information (Per Bar)
Calories: 230 kcal
Protein: 4 g
Fat: 14 g
Carbohydrates: 23 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 6 g