Apple & Cinnamon Breakfast Bars

Soft, naturally sweet breakfast bars made with oats, walnuts, apples, and cinnamon. No oil, no refined sugar, and perfect for breakfast, snack time, or meal prep.

Time to read: 5 min | Time to make: 45 min | Yields: 16 servings

Ingredients

• 1½ cups (400 g) applesauce

• 1 cup (100 g) walnuts

• 1¾ cups (150 g) rolled oats

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1½ tsp cinnamon

• 2–3 tbsp maple syrup or honey

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Optional: 1 scoop vanilla protein

• handful of blueberries

Method

1. Blend oats and walnuts until fine.

2. Add baking powder, cinnamon, and optional protein.

3. Mix in applesauce, honey, and vanilla. Add ¼ cup (60 ml) of water if using plant-based protein.

4. Let it rest for 15 minutes. Pour into a lined 9x9-inch pan, top with blueberries.

5. Bake at 355°F (180°C) for 30 minutes. Cool, slice, and drizzle with peanut butter.
   

Notes:

Store in the fridge up to 7 days or freeze up to 2 months. Warm slightly before eating for the best texture.

Nutrition facts per serving (one bar):

Energy: 120 kcal | Carbs: 16 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 5 g