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    Apple Oatmeal Bars {Vegan + Gluten Free}

    November 8, 2016 by Chrissy Carroll 19 Comments

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    Lately, I’ve been trying to mix up my breakfasts a bit more.  While I used to be a creature of habit when it comes to meal choices, over the last few years I’ve become the kind of person that wants variety more frequently.  I’ve been experimenting with homemade granolas, breakfast salads (yes, these are a thing and they are SO good!), and different egg combos in breakfast burritos.  But these apple oatmeal bars are a personal favorite for a sweet breakfast treat!

    I found some inspiration for these in the blueberry breakfast bars from The Glowing Fridge which looked fabulous.  I decided to change up that recipe a bit and feature some apples, since they’re still in season and are so inexpensive right now.  And that’s how these apple oatmeal bars were born.

    Tray full of apple oatmeal bars

    Overhead shot of vegan breakfast bars made with apple

    Why I love these apple oatmeal bars

    My fav part about this breakfast is that it’s truly made from whole food ingredients.  Nothing crazy or artificial, just tasty real food. 

    They also come together pretty quickly – in about a half hour.  They’re perfect to make on a Sunday afternoon because you can keep them in the fridge and pull them out to go with breakfast during the week. 

    For my fellow running buddies out there, these apple oatmeal bars are a nice option to include as part of your breakfast or for a snack, especially during heavy training days.  They’ve got healthy carbohydrates to fuel your muscles and quality ingredients that provide a whole host of other benefits.

    How to eat your apple oatmeal bars

    While you can eat them warm or cold, I definitely prefer them popped in the microwave for about 15 seconds. 

    And my very favorite way to eat them is to top them with a small container of vanilla greek yogurt.  Together it is very reminiscent of the apple pie and ice cream combo, but in a much healthier way.  {My husband likes to top his with cool whip, though I’m not sure I like that as a breakfast choice. 😉 }

    I love to top it with Siggi’s since the yogurt is flavored, but minimally sweetened.  And if you have that for breakfast, you’ll get a nice source of protein in the greek yogurt to go along with those carbs in the bars.  

    Of course, if you’re make these as vegan breakfast bars, then topping with yogurt isn’t an option – but you could try a coconut milk yogurt or cashew milk yogurt on top instead! 

    [Tweet “Apple oatmeal breakfast bars make a tasty morning treat that’s vegan + gluten free!”]

    These vegan and gluten free breakfast bars will have you saying yes to apple pie for breakfast! Apple pie breakfast bars are made with natural, whole food ingredients and are a great healthy recipe for the whole family.

    These vegan and gluten free breakfast bars will have you saying yes to apple pie for breakfast! Apple pie breakfast bars are made with natural, whole food ingredients and are a great healthy recipe for the whole family.

    Breakfast Bar Ingredients

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    You’ll probably already have most of these ingredients in your kitchen, but if not – they’re simple to find at any grocery store. 

    I use powdered peanut butter because I think the base cooks better with it compared to regular peanut butter, but you could certainly experiment with regular if you’d like.  Powdered peanut butter is located in the peanut butter aisle in store (it’s so awesome for smoothies and baking!).  You can also find it on Amazon – I’m partial to this product called Mighty Nut peanut butter but there are plenty of options out there.

    The only one people sometimes struggle with is chia seeds, but these days most grocery stores carry them in their natural section.  If you can’t find them there, it’s simple to order some chia seeds from Amazon, or you can just skip them.

    Be sure to give them a try, and then pop back on over and let me know how you like them. 🙂

    Apple oatmeal bars

    Apple Oatmeal Bars

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    These healthy apple oatmeal bars are the perfect healthy sweet treat for breakfast! Top 'em with a litle yogurt (regular or coconut milk) and it's reminiscent of apple pie and ice cream!
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    Servings 9
    Calories 185 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    Base

    • 1 ripe banana, mashed
    • 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
    • 3 tbsp applesauce
    • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
    • 2 tbsp powdered peanut butter
    • 1/4 teaspoon salt

    Topping

    • 1/2 cup gluten-free rolled oats
    • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 2 sliced apples
    • 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
    • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    • Mix all ingredients for base thoroughly.
    • Lightly grease a square baking dish (either 8x8 or 9x9) with either cooking spray or a little coconut oil. Press ingredients for the base into the dish and bake for 10 minutes.
    • Meanwhile, mix ingredients for the topping. When base is done, add topping and press down into base. Bake for an additional 15 minutes. Remove from oven, let cool, and cut into 9 squares. Store in a container in the fridge.

    Notes

    Nutrition analysis (approximate per bar):
    185 calories, 4 g fat, 2 g sat fat, 79 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 13 g sugar, 4 g protein, Vitamin A: 0%, Vitamin C: 10%, Calcium: 5%, Iron: 7%

    Nutrition

    Calories: 185kcal
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Share with me:  What’s your favorite breakfast?  Do you eat the same thing daily, or do you mix it up like me?  Have you ever made these apple oatmeal bars before?

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    Chrissy Carroll is a Registered Dietitian and USAT Level I Triathlon Coach. She specializes in sharing nutrition and fitness tips, as well as recipes, for runners, triathletes, and active women.Chrissy holds a Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition, a Masters Degree in Public Health, and is also an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer.
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    Comments

    1. GiGi Eats

      November 8, 2016 at 6:44 pm

      Heaven! These look like ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY HEAVEENNNNNN!!!!

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        November 10, 2016 at 7:37 pm

        Thanks Gigi! Hope you get a chance to make ’em.

        Reply
    2. abbey

      November 9, 2016 at 12:14 am

      I currently have all these ingredients at the moment, so I will def be trying these tasty bars our this weekend, thanks for sharing!!!

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        November 10, 2016 at 7:37 pm

        Yay! Enjoy Abbey!

        Reply
    3. Carmy

      November 9, 2016 at 12:25 am

      I love apple pie so I’m totally down to make this!

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        November 10, 2016 at 7:37 pm

        Go for it Carmy! Let me know what ya think. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Ilka

      November 9, 2016 at 11:04 am

      These apple pie bars are beautiful Chrissy! Quality ingredients and so much yumminess!

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        November 10, 2016 at 7:38 pm

        Thank you so much! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Cassandra @ Powered By BLING

      November 9, 2016 at 10:38 pm

      Those look so ooey gooey and yummy! What a great way to start the day

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        November 10, 2016 at 7:38 pm

        Hope you get a chance to try ’em out soon!

        Reply
    6. girl stuff

      November 14, 2016 at 8:34 pm

      Wow these look tasty! I’ve got all the ingredients except chia seeds, and those have gotten so trendy that both of the grocery stores near my house sell them. looks like there are some apple bars in my future!

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        November 16, 2016 at 7:42 pm

        Thank you! Chia seeds are so easy to find these days compared to a few years ago. I usually buy mine at ALDI!

        Reply
    7. Barbara J. Silverman

      November 28, 2016 at 10:46 pm

      I I have read you post a week and made it last weekend. It’s so nice for me because I’m Vegan. But I only used 3 tbsp syrup because I don’t like sweet so much. Thanks for sharing this receipt <3

      Reply
    8. Richard Friesen

      December 6, 2016 at 9:45 am

      Look at the incredible photos! they look just so tastyyyyyyy.
      I must definitely give it a try. Thank u so much!

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        December 8, 2016 at 9:06 am

        Thanks so much! Hope you enjoy them.

        Reply
    9. Tharp

      July 22, 2017 at 2:55 pm

      There is a peanut allergy at my house. Can you make the recipe without or is the a replacement option. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Chrissy Carroll

        July 25, 2017 at 7:02 pm

        Hi there! I think you could make it without the powdered peanut butter. If the consistency looks too mushy, I might add another tablespoon or so of oats to adjust, but I don’t think it’ll make a huge difference to leave the PB out.

        Reply
        • Tharp

          July 30, 2017 at 10:49 pm

          Thanks for the help

          Reply
          • Chrissy Carroll

            August 4, 2017 at 4:08 pm

            No problem!

            Reply

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