Baked Oatmeal Apricot Bars
These baked oatmeal apricot bars are the perfect combination of wholesome, delicious, and portable. Packed with fresh apricots, oats, and nuts, they make a fantastic gluten-free, healthy snack or quick breakfast option!
Equipment
- 8x8-inch baking pan
- Large mixing bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour (or 1/8 cup all-purpose flour + 1/8 cup regular whole wheat flour)
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 1 cup chopped fresh apricots
- 1 egg (or 1 flax egg - 3 tablespoons water + 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed)
- 1 cup Almond Breeze Almondmilk Unsweetened Vanilla
- 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease an 8x8-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and slivered almonds.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg (or flax egg), almond milk, and maple syrup until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients. Stir until just combined, then gently fold in the chopped apricots.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan, spreading it evenly to the edges.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is firm to the touch.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into 8 squares. Enjoy fresh or store for later!
Notes
Cool the bars completely before slicing to avoid crumbly edges. Wrap individually and freeze for a quick grab-and-go option.