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Breakfast | Snack

Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Bars

  • 15 Mins

    Prep Time

  • 30 Mins

    Cook Time

  • 12

    Servings

  • 140 Calories
  • 2g Fat
  • 31g Carbs
  • 3g Protein
Recommended For:

Nausea/Vomiting

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Ingredients

  • 12 Servings
  • 140 Calories
  • 2g Fat
  • 31g Carbs
  • 3g Protein
  • 45 Mins Total Time
  • 2½ Cups Old Fashioned Oats, divided
  • 2 Tsp Cinnamon
  • ½ Tsp Baking Powder
  • ¼ Tsp Salt
  • 1 Pasteurized Egg
  • ¾ Cup Unsweetened Apple Sauce
  • 2 Tsp Vanilla Extract
  • ¾ Cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk
  • ½ Cup Pasteurized Honey
  • 1 Medium Apple, washed thoroughly and grated
Recipe Created by Meijer Registered Dietitians

Nourishment Note

Oats

Oats are bland in flavor and mild in odor making them a well-tolerated food option during episodes of nausea.

Applesauce

Applesauce is mild in flavor and is low in fiber. Applesauce is part of the “BRAT” diet that is often used to help fight nausea. “BRAT” stands for, bananas, rice, applesauce, and toast.

Instructions

  • 12 Servings
  • 140 Calories
  • 2g Fat
  • 31g Carbs
  • 3g Protein
  • 45 Mins Total Time
  • 1

    Wash Hands Wash hands and all cooking surfaces with soap and warm water before beginning.

  • 2

    Preheat Oven Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat an 8x8 inch baking dish with cooking spray and set aside.

  • 3

    Combine Dry Ingredients In a blender, place 1 cup of old-fashioned oats and blend until the oats turn to a flour-like consistency. Pour into a mixing bowl and add the additional 1 ½ cups oats, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt. Stir to combine.

  • 4

    Combine Wet Ingredients In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, applesauce, vanilla, almond milk, and honey. Wash hands and cooking surfaces after handling raw eggs.

  • 5

    Mix Ingredients Mix the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir well.

  • 6

    Add Apple & Bake Fold in the grated apple. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.

  • 7

    Cool & Serve Allow to cool completely before consuming; cut into bars and serve. Cover and store bars in the refrigerator within 2 hours. Bars will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

  • 8

    Wash Dishes Wash dishes in hot, soapy water. Sanitize cooking tools and surfaces, and thoroughly wash hands.

Recipe Created by Meijer Registered Dietitians

What You’ll Need

  • 8x8 Inch Baking Dish

  • Cooking Spray

  • Blender

  • Bowls (2)

  • Spoon

  • Whisk

  • Measuring Cups

  • Measuring Spoons

  • Knife

  • Box Grater

Allergen Swap

  • NNuts

    Replace the almond milk with cow’s milk or nut-free milk alternative such as soy milk.

  • EEggs

    Replace the eggs with a commercial egg replacer or use ground flax seed. (Mix 1 tablespoon ground flax seeds with 3 tablespoons water. Set aside. Mixture equals 1 egg replacement.)

  • GGluten

    Oats are naturally gluten-free, but for those with

Fatigue Buster

  • Ask for Assistance

    Ask a family member or trusted friend to help prepare this recipe.

  • Make a Double Batch

    Try to make a double batch. Freeze the bars in single servings and defrost in the microwave on days when energy levels are low to stay nourished. Bars will keep covered in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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