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. 🙂
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.
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.
These look so delicious! I have never made my own granola or granola bars.
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!
That sounds really tasty. I like apple cinnamon flavors together. I am sure this would be a tasty treat for me.
These granola bars look so delicious and easy to make. I will have to get the ingredients I need to make these this weekend.
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.
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.
It is so easy!
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)!
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.
This looks delicious! Apple and cinnamon are always perfect together. This is absolutely a must try!
Like an apple crisp, but with no butter. Sounds delicious!
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.
Looks super yummy!! I like the pie shapes 🙂
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!
granola bars are always a snack in my house too
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!
oh no…say no to the fast food cravings
This look so yummy. My children love homemade granola bars!
These look great, I use to make my own when the children were yougn.
Oh these sound delicious. My son would love them.
Three of my favorite ingredients in one big bar, love it!
Total comfort food
I am always looking for healthy snacks that I can make for my kids. These bars sound yummy!
They are yummy
This is a good snack! I will be doing this soon. Thanks for sharing
Love how simple and easy this is!
These sound great!
This sounds delicious, easy to make, and I have all the ingredients! That is my kind of recipe.
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.
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.
I have made these several times now – so good!
These sound great – except we don’t have a microwave! (I know, shock and horror lol)
They look amazing! Guilt free, fat free and vegetarian! Thanks so much. 🙂
yummy!
I made these yesterday and they were delicious! Thanks!
I wish I had been making these when my kids were in school – they would be much healthier than the store bought ones.
what a delicious and simple recipe
This looks like an easy recipe I could make as I like granola bars.
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.
enjoy!