Ingredients
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2 cups rolled oats
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1 cup whole wheat flour
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1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
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1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 1/2 cups fresh peaches, diced (or frozen, thawed)
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients:
In another bowl, whisk together applesauce, honey (or maple syrup), eggs, and vanilla extract.
4. Make Batter:
Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Gently fold in diced peaches.
5. Bake:
Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
6. Cool and Serve:
Allow to cool before slicing into bars. Enjoy as a quick, nutritious breakfast or snack!