🍎 Mediterranean Oat & Apple Breakfast Bars (No Sugar, No Flour)
Soft, fruity, fiber-rich, and naturally sweet from apples + banana + dried fruit.
✨ Ingredients
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1 cup (100g) oatmeal
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3 medium apples, grated
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½ cup (120ml) water
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1 ripe banana, mashed
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100g (3.5 oz) dried blueberries
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100g (3.5 oz) raisins
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Optional: cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom, orange zest, vanilla
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Optional Mediterranean boost: 1–2 tbsp olive oil (for richness) or a handful of chopped walnuts
🍽️ Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Apples
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Wash and grate all 3 apples (leave skins on for fiber).
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If very juicy, don’t squeeze them—the juice sweetens the bars.
2️⃣ Mix the Wet Base
In a bowl, combine:
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Grated apples
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Mashed banana
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Water
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(Optional) 1–2 tbsp olive oil
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Spices of choice (cinnamon is perfect)
Stir until fully combined.
3️⃣ Add Dry Ingredients
Add:
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Oats
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Dried blueberries
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Raisins
Mix well—let it sit 5 minutes so the oats absorb moisture.
4️⃣ Bake
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Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F.
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Line a small pan with parchment paper.
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Spread the mixture evenly (1–1.5 inches thick).
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Bake 30–35 minutes, until golden on top and firm.
5️⃣ Cool & Slice
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Allow to cool fully before cutting into squares or bars.
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Texture becomes firmer as it cools.
🌿 Mediterranean Tips
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Add lemon zest for brightness.
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Swap raisins for chopped dates if you want more natural sweetness.
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Add a handful of walnuts or almonds for healthy fats.
🍽️ How to Serve
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Enjoy warm for breakfast
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Chill and eat as a snack bar
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Serve with Greek yogurt for a Mediterranean-style meal
