Apple Crisp Breakfast Bars

Name: Apple Crisp Breakfast Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1 cup quick oats; 1 cup all purpose flour; ¼ tsp. salt; ¼ cup plus 2 Tbsp. maple syrup, divided; 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter (at room temperature); 1 large egg; 2 Autumn Glory® apples (chopped); 1 tsp. cinnamon; 1 tsp. cornstarch

by Amanda Keefer // January 25, 2021 (last updated November 16, 2021)

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Take your breakfast on-the-go with these apple crisp breakfast bars packed with Autumn Glory apples, whole grains and a touch of sweetness. Just layer your ingredients and bake for a healthy, delicious way to start the day.

Disclosure: This recipe is sponsored by Superfresh Growers®. All opinions are our own.

With my girls on different schedules, mornings are pretty chaotic. My oldest (Mia) is out the door at 7am, which is about the time my youngest (Charli) is waking up, so Mia usually whips up a smoothie or grab something she can take and eat before heading off the school.

It is said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Honestly, I would have to agree with this statement!

I know that it can be hard getting the kids ready and getting them off to school, but with a few simple changes in your routine everyone can be full and out the door in no time flat. All it takes to serve your children healthy breakfasts are a little planning beforehand.

Having something healthy on hand that she can grab is always a win-win for me. That’s why we love these Apple Crisp Breakfast Bars. With these healthy breakfast bars, my girls can even make them themselves. We have a video to prove it 😉

It’s that time of year again – Autumn Glory apples are back in season! We’ve worked with our friends at Superfresh Growers for years to share the tastiness of this apple with you.

In the past, we’ve gone the savory route with empanadas and quesadillas but decided to take a sweet spin this time. Enter these delicious breakfast bars.

Here’s what you’ll need:

Autumn Glory apples: These seriously-delicious apples bring hints of cinnamon and caramel. We like to keep the skin on for extra nutrients. Chop finely for these bars.
Quick oats: Look for instant or quick/quick-cooking plain oats
Flour: Good ole’ all-purpose flour, or sub for your favorite flour.
Maple Syrup: to add a touch (but not too much!) sweetness. You can also use honey or agave nectar.
Butter: Soften at room temperature before prepping the recipe.
Pantry Staples: Egg, cinnamon, cornstarch and salt to tie it all together.

When making this recipe, make sure to line your baking dish with parchment paper. Parchment paper will make it easy to lift your bars right out of the pan – no sticking!

The key to this recipe is layering your ingredients. Start with a solid base of oats and flour, held together with maple syrup, butter and eggs. Add to your pan and press down firmly to form an even layer.

Then mix your apples with maple syrup, cinnamon and cornstarch and layer on top. Look at all those beautiful apples!

Lastly, add the reserved oat topping on top for the perfect bite. This will get baked to a golden brown.

Once you remove the bars from the oven, let them cool completely before lifting out of the baking dish and cutting into squares. I know – it’s tempting to dig in but trust me on this.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. We actually preferred them cold out of the fridge, but you could also warm them up a bit if you prefer and top with a little Greek yogurt. Yum!