These quick and easy apple oatmeal squares with a drizzle of maple glaze are the perfect healthy breakfast or snack on the go!
I’ve never particularly cared for oatmeal. Something about the texture. I love the smell, I love that it’s so good for you, I love that it’s a filling meal that can get you through the whole morning. But I can’t get past the texture.
My kids, however, love oatmeal in any form. It’s one of their favourite breakfasts of all time. They keep trying to convince me that I should like it. How’s that for a role reversal? Usually it’s the parent trying to convince the child to eat something, not the other way around. Although there’s certainly enough of the opposite happening around here too! Generally over vegetables. Or anything new. Or anything with a sauce. Evidently my kids are picky.
But they DO like oatmeal. I really wish that I did. I keep trying, but it’s just not for me. Oh well. I can get the health benefits of oatmeal from these amazing apple oatmeal squares instead.
A while ago I made some banana oatmeal squares that were amazing. The kids loved them, I loved them – we made them incessantly; and then forgot about them for many months. I tend to get obsessed with making something or other as a snack for the kids, then move onto something new.
But last week when looking for something new for their lunchbox snacks, I decided to revisit the oatmeal square. Only this time we went with apple oatmeal, and it was just as good as the original. The kids adored these apple oatmeal squares. So do I – they’re healthy, tasty, and so quick and easy to make.
These squares are filled with apples, oats and cinnamon, with a drizzle of maple glaze to finish them off. If you want to make these even healthier, you could easily skip the glaze, they are absolutely delicious without it. But – maple glaze. So good.
The perfect quick breakfast to grab as you run out the door, or an easy snack to pack in a lunchbox, whichever you’re looking for these apple oatmeal squares fit the bill. They also freeze well – I like to wrap them individually and then freeze them so they are quick and easy to grab and throw in the kids lunches.
My kids absolutely adored these apple oatmeal squares. So did I. And now we agree on something involving oatmeal! Hope you enjoy them as much as we did!
Tips for perfect Apple Oatmeal Squares:
- if you don’t have oat flour, you can grind old fashioned rolled oats in a food processor or blender to make it – it will take about 1 cup of oats to make 3/4 cup oat flour
- these squares freeze well in a ziplock bag or freezer safe container for up to 3 months
- here are a few more healthy snack ideas for you: Peanut Butter Energy Balls, Oatmeal Raisin No Bake Granola Bars, and homemade Plantain Chips
I have also shared this apple oatmeal square recipe over at Food Fanatic.
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I made these using apple butter (didn’t have any applesauce) & left off the glaze. They’re really good. I’m going to take them for St. Pat’s Day at work. Thanks.
Thanks Martha! I’m so glad you liked them! I actually liked them a lot without the glaze too, but it DID pretty them up a bit. And my kids get really excited when there’s any kind of a glaze on things! 🙂
Oh My God, these should be forbidden! They look insane! 😀
Thanks!
These oatmeal squares look amazing! I am a big fan of oatmeal in any form and they sound perfect with the apples!
Thanks Kelly! Oatmeal and apples just belong together!
I find that oatmeal is not my thing either, though adding chocolate helps. Or baking it in cookies! Or in bars like this. I can see my kids loving this, too!
Haha, adding chocolate helps many things I find! 🙂 Thanks Mir!
Oatmeal has never looked so good! I love how thick and chewy and hearty these squares look. Mmm, that apple + glaze combo sounds incredible. I’m always in the mood for apple treats! Double thumbs up Stacey!
Thanks so much Mary Frances! I’m always in the mood for apple treats too, so good! 🙂
These bars look delicious! These would definitely make a great snack or healthy breakfast!
Thanks Jess!
I go through phases with oatmeal, and I’m on it big time now! I’ll make apple cinnamon oatmeal as a snack at work and inevitably everyone wants to know what smells so good in the kitchen. These bars are a must make!
Yep, apple cinnamon is definitely one of the best smells! Thanks Alyssa!
These look so great! I love how thick and flavorful these squares look 🙂
Thanks Medha!
Oatmeal and apples? Yes, please! Apple Cinnamon was always my favorite flavor of oatmeal growing up…these look awesome!
Thanks so much Annie! I love cinnamon apple flavour in things too!
These oatmeal squares look amazing. I love oatmeal so this is right up my alley!
Thanks Kelley!
I heart oatmeal but can only eat it in spurts or I get sick of it. These bars look delicious. I am all about bars. Love them. My kids would love these too. I also get like you and obsess over something then bake, eat and then get sick of it and move on. 😉 Pinned!
Haha, glad I’m not alone on that! Thanks Cyndi!
I love making my own granola and oatmeal! Plus apple and cinnamon is a wonderful combination!
I love making my own granola too, so much better! Thanks Shelby!
So pretty! I love them Stacey! Pinned.
Thanks so much Manali!
Oatmeal and Apples! This has my name all over it. I must make these asap! Pinning!
Oatmeal and apples just belong together right?! Thanks Jen!
These oatmeal squares look very delicious! I seriously need to make some soon! Pinning!
Thanks Mira!
I’ve never been a huge fan of oatmeal until the past few years. While I only eat it plain every once in a while, I love finding creative recipes for it! These squares look fantastic, Stacey! I love how thick and full of flavor these are. Looks like the perfect breakfast or snack! Pinned!
Thanks Gayle! I love oatmeal in things, so at least I can bake with it! Thanks for pinning!