Indulge in the delectable flavors of wholesome oatmeal, sweet apples, and rich peanut butter, harmoniously combined in a delectable bar that caters to your health-conscious desires. This delectable treat offers a perfect balance of taste, texture, and nutrition, making it an ideal snack or breakfast option that can be easily prepared at home. Embark on a culinary journey as we uncover the secrets behind crafting these delightful oatmeal apple and peanut butter bars, promising a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.
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OATMEAL, APPLE AND PEANUT BUTTER BARS
I have had this recipe for years and recently started making it after not finding any other oatmeal bars that were a nice combination of good nutrition and good flavor. Not overly sweet and fattening like a cookie, but not so ultra healthy they aren't appealing to kids. You can adapt the recipe, adding any dried fruit you like, use part whole wheat, add some ground flax, my 3 year old likes adding some mini chocolate chips on top. Can't argue with that! Great for breakfast or a afternoon snack.
Provided by GIBride01
Categories Breakfast
Time 45m
Yield 25 bars, 25 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Beat butter, apple sauce and peanut butter together until smooth. Add sugars and vanilla, beat until creamy. Add eggs, beating one at a time until blended. In another bowl, add baking soda, baking powder , cinnamon and salt to flour and mix. Add flour mix to batter, stirring until no flour is visible. Add oats and fruit, mixing gently. Spoon into a 9 x 13 pan coated with cooking spray. Bake for 15-18 minutes in 350 degree oven. Cut into squares when cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.7, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 21.8, Sodium 151.8, Carbohydrate 29.7, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 15.2, Protein 4.3
PEANUT BUTTER AND APPLE OATMEAL BREAKFAST BARS
I rarely cook anything for breakfast. A typical breakfast for me consists of a whole wheat bagel thin with peanut butter and honey, some days I top it with sliced bananas. On the side I generally have a glass of V8-Fusion juice and a cup of tea. In the spirit of the Healthy Eats January Challenge, I thought I'd whip up a healthy, easy and quick (only 20 minutes cook time) breakfast that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Seeing as it is National Oatmeal Month, it seemed fitting that oatmeal be at the heart of today's breakfast. Feel free to substitute another fruit instead of the apple or used dry ingredients. Just make sure that your dried fruit isn't loaded with sugar or other artifical ingredients.
Provided by simplefoodhealthyli
Categories Breakfast
Time 35m
Yield 10 1.5x7 inch bars, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease an 11x7 inch baking pan. If you don't have one, you can use an 8x8, 9x9, or if neceessary an 11x13.
- Place peanut butter and butter in a microwave safe dish. Heat in the microwave for 30-45 seconds or until butter is melted. Stir together.
- Place all ingredients, except fruit, into a bowl. Using an electric beater or KitchenAid mixer, beat ingredients together for approximately 1 minutes.
- Peel a whole apple and thinly chop into pieces, no larger than the size of your thumb nail.
- Stir the apples into the oatmeal mixture.
- Pour the mixture into greased pan and press entire mixture down firmly with your fingers.
- Place pan into the oven and cook for 25 minutes or until edges are golden brown. If you are using an 11x13 pan, it will take a bit less time because the mixture will be much thinner.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing into strips. Let the remaining bars cool entirely before you place in tupperware or wrap them in foil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.1, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 3, Sodium 43.5, Carbohydrate 34.8, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 13.4, Protein 5.5
Tips:
- Use ripe apples. This will ensure that your bars are sweet and flavorful.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in tough bars.
- Press the batter firmly into the pan. This will help to prevent the bars from crumbling.
- Bake the bars until they are golden brown. This will ensure that they are cooked through.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help to prevent them from falling apart.
Conclusion:
Oatmeal, apple, and peanut butter bars are a delicious and healthy snack or breakfast option. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Try adding different fruits, nuts, or seeds to the batter. You can also drizzle the bars with melted chocolate or peanut butter before serving.
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