I made these Apple cinnamon granola bars just the other night and they are delish! Bonus points: they take 5 minutes to “bake. Yes, five minutes. This is totally a kids in the kitchen recipe. Also an I have nothing for school snack recipe.
Apple cinnamon granola bars
By the way…this is a microwave recipe. Yep. Throw the ingredients in a bowl. Mix. and microwave. Easy breasy. Homemade (and healthy) school snacks (nut-free too) in minutes! Also, great with vanilla yogurt for breakfast.
COOKING WITH KIDS TIP: have kids read the recipe. Follow directions. Measure. Pour. Stir. Personally, I leave the removing of apple skins and cubing of apples to do myself (safety – knives). Also, I do let kids push the microwave buttons to set the time. However, only adults should remove the apple cinnamon granola bars from the microwave because the pie plate does get hot.
You will need:
- one apple (no skin – cut into cubes)
- 2 cups quick cook oats
- 1 tbsp flour
- cinnamon (to taste)
- 1/4 Brown sugar (can substitute maple syrup or honey – I actually don’t like “sweet” granola bars so I only use 2 tsp of honey)
- 1 egg
- glass pie plate
- bowl, knife, spoon, microwave
- *Note: there is no butter/margarine in this recipe – more on that below*
Remove skin from apple. I used a medium size gala apple for these apple cinnamon granola bars.
Cut apples into cubes.
Into a bowl pour…oats, flour, cinnamon. Mix well. Add in apples. mix well to coat.
Scramble one egg…add to oat mixture. Add in brown sugar (or honey). Mix well until everything is moist. Pour into glass pie plate. Pat down firmly.
Microwave on high for 5 minutes.
Put on gloves to remove pie plate (it’ll be HOT).
Cut while warm. The triangle may break apart once cooled (because there isn’t butter holding it together). Add butter (or margarine) if you really like a “bar” like granola bar. I’m OK with this turning into granola pieces because they are perfect for snack size snacking.
This is inspired by my Chocolate Chip Granola Bars from my book Boredom Busters. 🙂
Brett Beyer says
I love that you cut it into wedges. I know that rectangular bars is standard, but I need a little variety in my granola bars.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
Those look so amazing. I love granola bars, but I’ve never tried making them before. I can’t wait to try this! Om nom nom.
Diana Hansen says
These look so delicious! I have never made my own granola or granola bars.
Amy Desrosiers says
These really do look like a healthy and yummy snack I could enjoy while watching my weight. I am going to have to save this recipe!
Dawn McAlexander says
That sounds really tasty. I like apple cinnamon flavors together. I am sure this would be a tasty treat for me.
Elizabeth Lampman says
These granola bars look so delicious and easy to make. I will have to get the ingredients I need to make these this weekend.
Lisa Bristol says
I love to make my own granola but have never tried making granola bars. These look so Delicious. I am sure they will be a big hit.
Adelina Priddis says
I am totally in love with this because it’s made in the microwave!!! I haven’t made my own granola bars before, but I will probably start with this one.
Parent Club says
It is so easy!
Alicia says
These look so delicious! I love that these can be made in the microwave since my stove is on the fritz and not working properly. These would make a perfect snack for the kids (and me as well)!
Dawn Lopez (@dawnchats) says
We love food that is great to grab and go on busy school mornings. This recipe looks like it would be great for days like that.
Toni | Boulder Locavore says
This looks delicious! Apple and cinnamon are always perfect together. This is absolutely a must try!
Ali P says
Like an apple crisp, but with no butter. Sounds delicious!
Sherry says
I have never made my own granola bars before but this sounds so easy to do. My son really likes apple cinnamon. I’ll have to make these.
mylifeasamomsite says
Looks super yummy!! I like the pie shapes 🙂
Melissa says
We are a granola bar family and I would love to be able to make my own at home! What a fun recipe – thank you so much for sharing I can’t wait to try it with my kids!
Parent Club says
granola bars are always a snack in my house too
Olivia Douglass says
Oh this would be great for me as I am always on the go in the morning and running late. Most of the time I skip breakfast or get fast food…. bad I know!
Parent Club says
oh no…say no to the fast food cravings
briannemanz says
This look so yummy. My children love homemade granola bars!
Carole Dube says
These look great, I use to make my own when the children were yougn.
Debbie S. says
Oh these sound delicious. My son would love them.
Calvin F. says
Three of my favorite ingredients in one big bar, love it!
Parent Club says
Total comfort food
hmrcarlson says
I am always looking for healthy snacks that I can make for my kids. These bars sound yummy!
Parent Club says
They are yummy
Dogvills says
This is a good snack! I will be doing this soon. Thanks for sharing
aliyadaya says
Love how simple and easy this is!
Jenny Ha says
These sound great!
Jenny Rae says
This sounds delicious, easy to make, and I have all the ingredients! That is my kind of recipe.
Krista Miller (@MillerKrazy) says
These are just way to easy to do! Anything I can just whip together & throw in the microwave that the kids will love just makes life easier.
Calvin F. says
Really love these, I never made my own granola bars before, but it makes sense to.. I can put anything I like in them, and it’s a lot cheaper and healthier.
hmrcarlson says
I have made these several times now – so good!
Lisa M says
These sound great – except we don’t have a microwave! (I know, shock and horror lol)
Tobi Henderson says
They look amazing! Guilt free, fat free and vegetarian! Thanks so much. 🙂
Tiffany Cho says
yummy!
paulinemilner says
I made these yesterday and they were delicious! Thanks!
Linda H says
I wish I had been making these when my kids were in school – they would be much healthier than the store bought ones.
Cheryl H says
what a delicious and simple recipe
Janet M says
This looks like an easy recipe I could make as I like granola bars.
cottagebunny says
I love the cinnamon apple combo in these granola bars and how easy they are to make.I am going to enjoy making them often.Thank you.
Parent Club says
enjoy!