Ingredients
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Cooking spray
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2 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
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1/4 tsp salt
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2 large apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
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1 cup non-alcoholic apple cider
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1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
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1 large egg, beaten
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3 tbsp butter, melted
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2 tsp vanilla extract
Steps
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and coat paper with the cooking spray.
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In a medium bowl, combine the oats, flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Add the apples to a large bowl with the apple cider, brown sugar, egg, butter, and vanilla. Stir to combine. To large bowl, slowly stir in dry ingredients until incorporated.
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Transfer mixture to baking pan. Place another sheet of parchment on top of mixture and press down firmly into an even layer and into corners. Remove top piece of parchment.
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Bake 30–35 min., until golden brown. Let cool and use parchment paper to lift from the pan. Cut into 16 bars and store in a sealed container.
