Ingredients

The following ingredients have 10 Servings
  • 1 1/2 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 1 cup dried fruit such as dried cranberries, raisins and/or chopped dried apricots
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 1/4 cup oat flour*
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with a long sheet of parchment paper, allowing for 2-inch overhang on each side.
  • Spread oats and coconut on a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake until just golden brown, about 10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
  • In a large bowl, stir together cooled toasted oats and coconut, dried fruit, walnuts and oat flour. 
  • In a small bowl, stir together applesauce, honey and vanilla until evenly blended. 
  • Stir applesauce mixture into oat mixture until combined. Spread mixture in the prepared baking pan, pressing down to compact.
  • Bake 30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely and cut into bars. Store the bars in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
  • *Oat flour is available in the bulk department, or you can make a quick batch by whirring quick cooking rolled oats in a blender or food processor until powdery.