This easy Homemade Apple Oatmeal Bars Recipe is easy to make, and perfect for snacks, lunches, or a healthier dessert! Made with simple ingredients and full of cozy apple flavor, they’re a delicious alternative to cookies and cakes. Customize with your favorite add-ins and enjoy anytime!

Looking for a quick and easy snack or dessert that’s wholesome, delicious, and budget-friendly? These Homemade Apple Oatmeal Bars are just the thing! Made with simple ingredients you probably have on hand, these bars are soft, chewy, and packed with delicious apple flavor. They’re perfect for school lunches, afternoon snacks, or even a light dessert—and they make a healthier alternative to cookies, cakes, and other sugary treats.
You can customize them with your favorite add-ins like nuts, raisins, or even chocolate chips, and they work great with other fruits too—think blueberries, raspberries, or a mix! Whether you’re trying to use up extra apples or just want an easy homemade treat, this recipe is a must-try. It’s so easy to make, even beginners will have success!
Homemade Apple Oatmeal Bars Recipe
This homemade apple oatmeal bars recipe is easy to make, great for lunches, snacks and desserts and makes a great healthy alternative to cookies and cakes!
Ingredients
1 cup quick cooking oatmeal
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup butter
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 1/2 cups apples*, chopped or 3/4 cup apple butter (omit cinnamon)
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup add-ins (optional), any nuts, chocolate chips, dried fruit or coconut could be added.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Combine the first five ingredients.
- Pat half of the mixture into an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- Layer apples and sugar.
- Crumble the remaining oatmeal mixture on top.
- Bake 35 minutes.
Notes
*Any other fruit may be used in place of apples or mixed with apples if you like. Raspberries or blueberries would be great!
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