A delicious combination of oatmeal, apple pie, and healthy additions of flaxseed and dates create a healthy oatmeal bar ideal for fast on the go breakfasts!
Equipment
Food Processor
Ingredients
3cupsoatsquick-cooking or old-fashioned
1//4 cupcashewsground
2tbspflax meal
2tspcinnamonground
1 1/2 cupdatespureed
1cupapplesauceunsweetened
1/3cupdried cranberries
1/4cupalmond milk
1tbsphoney
1 tspvanilla extract
1applepeeled and chopped
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350ºF.
In a medium-sized bowl, stir together the oats, cashews, flax meal and cinnamon; set aside
Set aside ¼ cup of the applesauce. In a separate bowl, stir the remaining ingredients. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix well. You should be able to form one big ball with your hands.
Line a 9" x 13" baking sheet with parchment paper and spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
Using the back of a spoon, press the mixture into the pan, leveling until smooth.
Spread the remaining ¼ cup applesauce evenly on top
Scatter the chopped apple pieces. (Optional: add a light dusting of cinnamon over the apples)
Bake in oven for 20 minutes, checking it at the 15 minute mark for any signs of possible burning.
Lastly, turn your oven to broil and brown the apple pieces for about 3 minutes.
Remove and cut into bars, let cool. Store in a glass storage container or a resealable bag with parchment paper layered between bars. Store in fridge.