Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (180g) old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 tsp (5g) ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp (3g) baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5g) sea salt
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) coconut oil, melted
  • 1 tsp (5ml) vanilla extract
  • 2 medium (300g) firm apples, peeled and grated/diced

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
  2. Peel the apples. Grate one apple finely to create a paste and finely dice the second apple into 1/4 inch pieces. Note: Keep the sizes consistent so they cook evenly.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the rolled oats (180g), cinnamon (5g), baking powder (3g), and sea salt (1.5g).
  4. Pour in the melted coconut oil (60ml), maple syrup (120ml), and vanilla extract (5ml). Stir until the oats are fully saturated and the mixture looks glossy.
  5. Gently fold in the grated and diced apples (300g total) until evenly distributed.
  6. Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan using the back of a spatula or a flat glass to prevent crumbling.
  7. Bake for 35-40 minutes until the edges are deep golden brown and the center feels set to a light touch.
  8. Let the pan cool completely on a wire rack before lifting the parchment and slicing into 8 equal bars.