Cinnamon + Cardamom Apple Oat Bars

These hearty cinnamon + cardamom apple oat bars are a super easy and scrumptious recipe to have on hand this fall. Whip up a batch and keep them around for when you need a snack that’s both filling and just a touch sweet. The combo of cardamom and cinnamon pairs exceptionally well with crisp fall apples and oats. All you need is about half an hour and a few simple ingredients and you’re on your way to a wholesome treat fresh from the oven.

Ingredients

3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1/4 cup whole wheat or all-purpose flour
1/4 cup brown or coconut sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon powder
1 teaspoon cardamom powder
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Pinch of salt
2 cups apple peeled, very thinly sliced and chopped to about 1/2 inch
sized pieces (2-3 medium sized apples)
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup melted butter, melted
California Olive Ranch Extra Virgin Olive Oil Spray
2 eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375F
Grease a 9by 13 inch baking pan with California Olive Ranch Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
To a large mixing bowl, add dry ingredients of flour, sugar, oats, cinnamon, cardamom, baking powder and salt.
Stir in sliced apples.
Add in milk, apple cider vinegar, melted butter, maple syrup, eggs and vanilla.
Mix ingredients until well combined.
Pour batter into pan and spread in an even layer.
Bake oat bars for 20-25 minutes until lightly golden brown and cooked through in the middle.
Let fully cool before cutting into bars.