Soft, naturally sweetened bars made with oats and apples—perfect for breakfast, snacks, or meal prep.
⏱️ Time & Yield
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Prep: 10 minutes
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Bake: 25–30 minutes
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Servings: 12 bars
🛒 Ingredients
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2 cups rolled oats
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2 medium apples (peeled & grated)
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2 eggs
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½ cup unsweetened applesauce
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¼ cup milk (any type)
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1 tsp cinnamon
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp baking powder
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Pinch of salt
Optional add-ins
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2–3 tbsp chopped nuts
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1 tbsp chia seeds
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Sugar-free chocolate chips
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Raisins (if not strictly sugar-free)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line an 8×8 inch pan with parchment.
2️⃣ Mix Wet Ingredients
In a bowl whisk:
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eggs
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applesauce
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milk
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vanilla
Stir in grated apples.
3️⃣ Add Dry Ingredients
Mix in:
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oats
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cinnamon
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baking powder
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salt
Stir until fully combined. Fold in optional add-ins.
4️⃣ Bake
Spread batter evenly in pan.
Bake 25–30 minutes until set and lightly golden.
5️⃣ Cool & Slice
Cool completely before cutting into bars (important for clean slices).
🔢 Estimated WW Points (per bar, 12 bars)
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Basic version: 2–3 points
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With nuts/chocolate chips: 3–4 points
(Varies by brands.)
🌿 Is It Anti-Inflammatory?
Yes — generally friendly.
👍 Benefits
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Oats → fiber & beta-glucan
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Apples → antioxidants
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No added sugar
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Cinnamon → anti-inflammatory
🔥 Make it even better
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Use unsweetened almond milk
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Add walnuts or chia
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Use organic apples if possible
💡 Pro Tips
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Squeeze excess juice from very watery apples
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For firmer bars: pulse oats into oat flour
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For sweeter taste: add mashed ripe banana
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Store in fridge up to 5 days or freeze 2 months
❓ FAQs
Q: Are these truly sugar-free?
Yes—no added sugar. Natural sugars from apples remain.
Q: Can I make them egg-free?
Yes—use 2 flax eggs (2 tbsp flax + 6 tbsp water).
Q: Are they gluten-free?
Use certified gluten-free oats.