Vegan Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

We spend a lot of money on 'bars" as we refer to them around here. They are my husband's go-to snack. In an older post, I shared a recipe for energy bars, but was searching for something a bit more breakfast like. Judging by how my husband scarfed these down for breakfast this past week, I'd say I found it! Enjoy!


You will need:


2 cups regular rolled oats
1/2 cup dried fruit (raisins, craisins, cherries, anything you want!)
2 tablespoons brown sugar 
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup non-dairy milk (I used Almond Milk)
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce (1 unsweetened applesauce snack cup is perfect!)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract


1. Preheat the oven to 350F. Lightly spray an 8-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the dry ingredients (oats through baking powder). Make a well in the center and add the non-dairy milk, unsweetened applesauce, and vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
3. Spoon the oat mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Place on the middle rack of the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes. 
4. Remove from oven, cool in pan, cut, and enjoy!