Oatmeal Bars

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Oatmeal Bars with an applesauce filling are easy to make and delicious for snacking. These bars are always a hit with even the pickiest of eaters! Made with an oatmeal crust and an oatmeal crumb topping. 

I started cleaning out my pantry last weekend. I found several jars of homemade applesauce I canned two years ago.

My kids don’t eat nearly the amount of applesauce they used to eat. I decided to make  applesauce oatmeal bars to use up some of that extra applesauce. 

These easy oatmeal bars were a huge hit in my house. They disappeared before I even knew it! I think I’m going to have to start hiding my creations so they last a bit longer. Three teenagers can go through food like crazy!

What ingredients do I need to make oatmeal bars?

• Butter
• Brown Sugar
• Flour
• Cinnamon
• Oats
• Applesauce

You can use any type of oatmeal you have on hand. I prefer to use old fashioned oats in these bars rather than instant or one-minute oats. The old fashioned variety is thicker and adds great texture to the bars. 

You don’t need to have homemade applesauce to make these oatmeal bars. Any type of applesauce will work. You just need two cups for the recipe. I have also made these Raspberry Jam Bars and these Blueberry Bars. They are super delicious too!

I enjoy baking with oatmeal. A few of my favorites include Oatmeal Banana Muffins,  Oatmeal Dinner Rolls and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies. 

Other great dessert recipes

• Peach Crumb Bars
• Apple Bundt Cake
• Chocolate Cupcakes
• Chocolate Mousse

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This recipe was originally posted in February 2018. 

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Oatmeal Bars

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

40 mins

Total Time

55 mins

 

Delicious layers of oats with an applesauce filling. 

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: oatmeal applesauce recipe, oatmeal bars, oatmeal bars recipes, oatmeal desserts

Servings: 12 people

Calories: 324 kcal

Author: Kathy

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter cut into small pieces
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 cups flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1 cup oats

Filling

• 2 cups applesauce
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

1. In a food processor bowl, add butter, brown sugar and flour. Pulse until mixture forms small, pea sized crumbs. 

2. Add cinnamon and oats. Pulse just until incorporated. 

3. Place half the oat mixture in a lightly greased 9x13" baking dish. Press mixture down with your hands. 

Filling

1. In a small mixing bowl combine applesauce and cinnamon.

2. Pour filling on top of oat mixture. Spread evenly over oat mixture.

3. Sprinkle remaining oat mixture over applesauce. 

4. Bake in a preheated 325 degree oven for 40 minutes.

5. Allow bars to fully cool before slicing into 12 equal pieces.

Recipe Notes

Old fashioned oats, not quick 1 minute oats,  work best in this recipe. 

Nutrition Facts

Oatmeal Bars

Amount Per Serving (1 Bar)

Calories 324 Calories from Fat 144

% Daily Value*

Fat 16g25%

Saturated Fat 9g56%

Cholesterol 40mg13%

Sodium 141mg6%

Potassium 105mg3%

Carbohydrates 43g14%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 21g23%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 485IU10%

Vitamin C 0.4mg0%

Calcium 32mg3%

Iron 1.5mg8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.