A beautifully plated batch of Maple Pine Nut Bars, featuring golden-brown bars with a delicate crunch from pine nuts and a rich, sweet maple flavor. The bars are cut into neat squares, drizzled with maple syrup, and sprinkled with toasted pine nuts for garnish. Displayed on a rustic wooden board, they are accompanied by a small dish of maple syrup and fresh pine sprigs. The scene is set on a wooden table with soft, warm lighting enhancing the inviting and flavorful presentation.

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!
Portions:16
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time:30 minutes
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Equipment

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
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Recipe Category Dessert / Snacks / Treats
Holliday: Christmas / Thanksgiving
Season: Autumn
Diets Nut free / Vegan
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