Best Grandmas Chewy Oatmeal Apple Bars Recipes

CHEWY APPLE OATMEAL BARS (GLUTEN-FREE, DAIRY-FREE, REFINED SUGAR-FREE)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F, with rack on lower middle position. Grease an 8x8 baking pan and set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine applesauce, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, egg, vanilla, and grated apple. Use hand whisk to combine well; set aside.
• Using a strong blender or food processor, blend 1 cup oats until you have oat flour. In a bowl, combine your oat flour with remaining rolled oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and table salt. Use hand whisk to combine well.
• Gradually pour oat mixture into applesauce mixture, using rubber spatula to fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients just until no more dry flour streaks remain (do not over mix)
• Use rubber spatula to fully transfer batter into greased 8x8 pan, evening out the corners. Bake 30-35 minutes or just until edges are golden and toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Do not over bake. Let baked oatmeal cool at room temp before cutting into bars. Can be stored at room temp, airtight, for 2-3 days.

APPLE CINNAMON OATMEAL BARS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Remove the core and thinly slice apples.
• Place apple slices in a large bowl and gently mix in sugar, cornstarch, and cinnamon. Set aside.
• Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
• In another bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, and butter. Mix until crumbly.
• Line a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking dish with parchment paper and pour ⅔ of the oats mixture in the bottom of the pan, pressing firmly to pack it down to make a crust.
• Pour apples over the crust and spread in an even layer. Pour the remaining oat mixture over the top and spread evenly.
• Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown.
• Cool completely before cutting.
• Enjoy!

APPLE BARS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix together oats, flour, margarine, baking soda and brown sugar.
• Blend well.
• Spread half of the oats mixture in a greased 9 x 9-inch baking pan.
• Press down firmly.
• In a separate bowl, combine apples, 2 T.
• margarine, sugar and cinnamon.
• Spread over the oats mixture in the pan.
• Cover with remaining oats mixture.
• Bake at 375° F for 40-45 minutes.
• Cut into bars.

CHEWY APPLE OATMEAL COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in oats and apples. , Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Let stand for 1 minute before removing to wire racks.

APPLE OATMEAL BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease an 8-by-8-inch baking dish with coconut oil or cooking spray.
• Combine oats, oat flour, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt and baking soda in a large bowl.
• Add applesauce, maple syrup, coconut oil and apple. Stir until combined.
• Set aside a heaping half-cup of the oat mixture, then press the rest evenly into the prepared pan. Top with apple butter, spreading evenly with a spoon or spatula.
• Sprinkle the rest of the oat mixture on top.
• Bake for 30 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into 9 bars, or however many you like.

GRANDMA'S OATMEAL BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, combine dates, water and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened and dates are tender, stirring constantly, 7-9 minutes. Remove from heat., In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, vanilla, baking soda, salt and almond extract. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Press half onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Carefully spread with date mixture. , Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture over filling; press down gently. Bake until lightly browned, 25-30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. If desired, serve with whipped cream.

GRANDMA'S CHEWY OATMEAL COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the oats, flour, dry pudding mix and baking soda; gradually add to the cream mixture and mix well. , Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

CARAMEL APPLE OATMEAL BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F and grease and line an 8x8 inch square pan.
• Place chopped apples into a medium sized bowl. Place cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and flour into a small bowl and mix together briefly.
• Add the spice mix to the apples and toss until the apples are covered, leave to one side.
• Make the oat mix: Place butter, sugars, oats and vanilla into a large bowl and rub together until you have a coarse breadcrumb texture - if you have some larger lumps this is fine.
• Tip 2/3 of the oat mixture into your lined tin and press into the tin firmly until level.
• Sprinkle the apples on top of the oat layer and then add the remaining 1/3 mix of oats on top.
• Press the oat mixture until level, having some apples poking through is perfect.
• Place in the oven for 30-40 minutes until lightly golden, slightly cracked and the apples are tender when skewered.
• Leave to cool in the tin completely before slicing into 9-12 bars.
• Place the caramel and milk into a medium bowl and whisk until combined and smooth.
• Drizzle or spoon glaze onto cooled bars.
• Oatmeal bars will keep in an airtight container, at room temperature for 3 days (apple may go a little soft).

CHEWY APPLE-OATMEAL BARS

Steps:

• Set oven to 350 degrees.
• Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
• Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
• In a bowl combine flour, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
• In another bowl, beat the butter, Crisco shortening and brown sugar until smooth and creamy (about 5 minutes).
• Add in egg and vanilla; beat well until combined.
• Stir in the flour mixture, oatmeal, chopped apples, coconut, nuts or chocolate chips (if using) mix well to combine.
• Spread into prepared baking pan.
• Bake for about 30-35 minutes, or until bars tests done.
• Cool and sift the confectioners sugar over top.
• Cut into squares.