Dessert for 12
Apple Oatmeal Bars
These soft oatmeal bars layer spiced oat batter, apple butter, and fresh apple pieces before baking in one pan.
Typical price
$1.05for 4 servings
$0.26 per serving$1.05 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDessertsFall
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Oats$0.10/oz typical | 4.5 oz | $0.45Typical price |
| Canned fruit$0.12/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $0.42Typical price |
| Apples$1.79/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.67Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.14 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsBaking powder and sodaCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilHoney or maple syrup
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup oat flour
- 1 1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 apple
- 1/2 cup apple butter
Steps
- Heat the oven to 350 F and grease an 8-inch square pan with coconut oil.
- Mix oat flour, oats, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and baking soda in a bowl.
- Stir in applesauce, coconut oil, and maple syrup until a thick batter forms.
- Press half the batter into the pan, spread apple butter over it, and scatter the diced apple on top.
- Crumble the remaining batter over the apples and bake at 350 F for 25 minutes.
- Cool the bars in the pan for 5 minutes before cutting.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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