Ingredients:

  • 180g old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 2.6g ground cinnamon
  • 5g baking powder
  • 1.5g salt
  • 480ml milk
  • 110g maple syrup
  • 1 large egg
  • 5ml vanilla extract
  • 125g unsweetened applesauce
  • 300g apples, peeled and diced small
  • 60g chopped pecans

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 180g rolled oats, 2.6g ground cinnamon, 5g baking powder, and 1.5g salt.
  3. In a separate large bowl, beat 1 large egg, then whisk in 480ml milk, 110g maple syrup, 5ml vanilla extract, and 125g unsweetened applesauce until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir with a spatula until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in 300g diced apples and 60g chopped pecans, ensuring the fruit is evenly distributed.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are a deep golden brown.
  8. Remove from the oven and let the oatmeal cool for 5 minutes before slicing into 9 equal bars.