Apple Crumble Snack Bars
I’ve got your next week’s snack for ya right here.
I’m one of those people who can’t go very long without food. And I’ve NEVER been one of those people who forgets to eat. Like how is that even possible?? And with pregnancy and breastfeeding, snacking has become even more essential. And although I’m craving savory foods most of the time for my meals, I’ve been craving sweet snacks. So since having Camden, I’ve been making some sort of sweet food (or two) each week to snack on between meals or to finish my meals with. This pumpkin banana bread is by far my favorite pumpkin bread recipe (I swap out coconut oil for the vegetable oil). Slather it with peanut butter and you’ll be in heaven. And these brownie bars….holy moly they’re delicious. They remind me of the little debbie Cosmic brownies. Yes, please!! 🙋
These bars can technically be eaten alone (or topped with vanilla ice cream), but I prefer them out of the fridge topped with full fat plain yogurt and a drizzle of peanut butter and honey. The yogurt really balances out the flavors well. I wish I could explain it scientifically or in more specific descriptors, but I just know when food tastes good, not necessarily WHY it tastes good. And I’m working on broadening my vocabulary. 🙈
I made these with oats, flax seeds, and walnuts to help with my milk supply. I’m wanting to do more research on how maternal diet impacts breastfeeding, but haven’t yet been able to do the full research I am wanting. Would that be helpful or interesting? Or are you like, Ashley, I do. not. care.? I think there is a lot of misinformation when it comes to maternal diet that then causes a lot of fear and stress that doesn’t need to be there.
In the meantime, enjoy these bars as a breakfast, after meal dessert, or snack. If you make them, let me know and snap a picture and use the hashtag #donuteatingdietitian.
Apple Crumble Snack Bars
Ingredients
- 5 pink lady apples, sliced and cut into thirds
- 1 Tbsp melted coconut oil
- 2 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/4 cup runny almond butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2/3 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/3 cup white whole wheat flour (or all-purpose)
- 1/4 cup ground flax
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Chop apples and combine with coconut oil, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a large skillet. Cook on medium heat until apples are soft, stirring every few minutes to prevent burning.
- Meanwhile, combine the melted coconut oil, almond butter, and brown sugar until smooth. Add oats, flour, flax, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt and combine with the wet ingredients. Add the chopped walnuts and the milk. Mixture should resemble cookie dough.
- Spray an 8X8 pan with non-stick spray and spread a little over ½ the crumble on the bottom. Add the cooked apples on top and then add the rest of the dough in small clumps on top.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- I recommend serving cold with plain yogurt and peanut butter on top!!
Recipe adapted from ImmaEatThat.