Apple Oatmeal Breakfast Bars*

By Bailey1_

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup milk of choice (160g)
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (2g)
• 3 tbsp ground flaxmeal (or ground chia) (18g)
• 3 1/2 tbsp coconut or vegetable oil (35g) (You can omit if desired without altering the texture. it just won’t be as rich and buttery.)
• 1/16 tsp uncut stevia, or 2 tbsp sugar of choice (this goes in with wet ingredients
• 2 1/2 cups peeled and chopped apple slices (about 2 large apples)
• 1 cup rolled oats (85g)
• 3-6 tbsp brown sugar or or coconut sugar or xylitol, depending on desired sweetness (3 is slightly sweet) (this goes in with dry ingredients) (30-60g)
• 1/2 cup raisins, optional
• 1 tsp cinnamon or apple pie spice
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup more milk of choice (120g)

Preparation

Step 1

Oatmeal Breakfast Bars: Preheat the oven to 375 F and lightly grease an 8-in square baking pan. Combine the first five ingredients in a mixing bowl. In a separate mixing bowl, stir together all remaining ingredients except the last 1/2 cup milk of choice. After letting the liquid ingredients sit for at least 5 minutes, pour into the prepared baking pan. Then pour the bowl of dry ingredients over top. Finally, pour the remaining 1/2 cup milk over everything. Bake 35 minutes. Broil an additional minute if desired. Let sit 10 minutes before cutting into slices.