Description
Simple baked bars featuring apple and cinnamon flavors, suitable for a quick breakfast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup finely diced apple (about 1 small apple)
- 1/4 cup rolled oats
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and flour an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the diced apple and rolled oats.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Use a firm apple variety like Granny Smith for best texture.
- You can substitute whole wheat flour for all-purpose flour for a different texture.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 110
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 35
Keywords: apple, cinnamon, breakfast bars, baked oats, quick breakfast, snack