Apple & Pecan Bars
Apple and pecan is a match made in heaven! These oat bars are perfect as a nutritious snack. Lightly sweetened and spiced with ginger and cinnamon, they are both hearty and delicious and have a great blend of fibre, protein and healthy fats.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients:
- 2½ cups rolled oats (200g )
- 1 cup pecans, chopped (110g )
- 3 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ⅔ cup unsweetened apple sauce/puree (160g)
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup (60ml)
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil (60ml)
- ⅓ cup almond butter (80g)
Toppings
- 1 apple sliced
- A few more pecans chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C/350F.
- Add all the base ingredients to a large bowl and mix well.
- Pour into a 20cm (8inch) lined baking tin and press down firmly, then top with apple slices and a few more pecans.
- Bake for about 25 mins then allow to cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- They will last for 3-4 days (I like to store in the fridge as they stay hard but if you prefer a softer texture, then room temperature is fine too).
- I’ve added ginger as well as cinnamon but if you would prefer just cinnamon then just leave the ginger out.
- I cut into 9 large square bars but you can cut into smaller squares or slices if you prefer.
- Try and find an unsweetened apple sauce if you can or you have an abundance of apples, then you can make your own.
- I use organic gluten-free rolled oats for this recipe. Oats are naturally gluten-free but can become contaminated in the production process, hence many people who are gluten free avoid them. Any oats will work though.
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 6gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 6.6gFiber: 5.2g
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