Apple purée oat bars
Preparation
40 min
Difficulty
Easy
Servings
12
Preparation
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (180 °C) and lightly grease a square baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the apple purée, plant-based milk, maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla.
- Add the oats and raisins. Mix well.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool completely before cutting into bars to help them hold their shape.
Biotalia Tip:
- Protein boost: add 2 tbsp hemp, chia, or ground flax seeds.
- Crunchy twist: swap raisins for nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, or cashews).
- Natural sweetness: reduce the maple syrup by adding a ripe mashed banana to the mix.
- Spiced flavor: add a pinch of nutmeg or ground ginger for extra warmth.
- Chocolate option: replace raisins with dark chocolate chips.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (250 ml) apple purée
- 1 cup (250 ml) rolled oats (quick or regular cooking)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) plant-based milk (almond, soy, or other)
- ¼ cup (60 ml) maple syrup (or another sweetener of your choice)
- 1 tsp (5 ml) cinnamon
- ½ tsp (2.5 ml) vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (60 ml) raisins
