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Applesauce Oatmeal Bars

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bars

Equipment

  • 1 Baking pan 9x13 inch
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Spatula
  • 1 measuring cup set
  • 1 measuring spoon set
  • 1 Oven
  • 1 Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup applesauce
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon ground
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
  • Add applesauce, melted butter, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients.
  • Stir the mixture with a spatula until well combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes until the top is golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and place on a cooling rack.
  • Allow the bars to cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Slice into bars and serve.

Notes

For best results, ensure the applesauce is smooth and free of lumps for even texture throughout the bars. If you prefer a chewier bar, consider using quick oats instead of rolled oats. Adjust the sweetness by using unsweetened applesauce or reducing the brown sugar if desired. Additionally, these bars can be easily customized by adding nuts or dried fruits like raisins or cranberries to the batter before baking.
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