Cinnamon Apple Pie Bars
Enjoy the comforting flavors of apple pie in these easy-to-make oatmeal cookie bars. Perfect for dessert or a sweet snack!
Equipment
- 8-inch (20-cm) square baking dish
- spatula
- wire rack
Ingredients
For the Oatmeal Cookie Base:
- 1 cup 78 g quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup 125 g all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup 120 ml soy or other nondairy milk
- ¼ cup 55 g firmly packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons 30 g nondairy yogurt
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For the Apple Topping:
- 6 ounces 170 g peeled and cored apples, cut into small chunks
- ¼ cup 56 g nondairy butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons 25 g firmly packed brown sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C, or gas mark 4).
- Have ready an 8-inch (20-cm) square baking dish.
- To make the cookie base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, brown sugar, yogurt, and vanilla extract.
- Fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, mixing gently to avoid overmixing.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Set aside.
- To make the topping: In a medium mixing bowl, toss the apple chunks with the melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until well coated.
- Spread the apple mixture evenly over the cookie base in the baking dish.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the cookie base is set.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes, still in the pan.
- Transfer to the rack to cool completely before slicing into 16 squares.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
Drizzle with Caramel Sauce for a luxurious finish, or serve warm with a scoop of nondairy vanilla ice cream.Wine Advice:
Pair with a sweet Riesling or a warm spiced cider for a cozy fall pairing.Nutritional Information
Calories: 120 kcal | Carbohydrates: 18 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 4 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 8 g | Salt: 0.15 g