Apple Oatmeal Bars

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup Granny Smith apple (peeled and grated )

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F and grease an 8” square baking pan with nonstick spray or line it with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, stir together oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt.

3. 3

   In another bowl, whisk together milk, applesauce, oil, egg, and vanilla.

4. 4

   Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, then mix until combined. Fold shredded apple into the batter.

5. 5

   Transfer batter to prepared pan and bake for 25-28 minutes, or until golden brown and set in the center.

6. 6

   Remove bars to a cutting board and cool completely before slicing.