I used to buy breakfast bars all the time. They were such an easy grab-and-go breakfast solution for me and my family. That was until I started reading the labels and realized how many packaged bars contained ingredients I preferred to avoid. I also feel better when I limit gluten, so making my own breakfast bars became an easy choice.

Updated August 2026: These easy apple cinnamon breakfast bars are still one of our favorite simple make-ahead recipes for breakfast or snacking.

The truth is, when you make your own food, you know exactly what goes into it. So why not make your own delicious apple cinnamon breakfast bars?

Delicious Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Bars

If you are looking for an easy, delicious make-ahead gluten-free breakfast, you’re going to LOVE these apple cinnamon oatmeal bars. Make a batch to enjoy for breakfast over the next few days. They’re soft and chewy and full of chunky apples and, my favorite, cinnamon!

Frankly, the apple cinnamon packets from the boxes of instant oatmeal I remember from childhood were always the ones I would hoard, and these bars remind me of that cozy, familiar flavor.

These apple cinnamon breakfast bars are also perfect for an afternoon snack or to tuck into a lunchbox.

Notes on Ingredients for These Gluten-Free Breakfast Bars

• These bars are lightly sweetened. If you prefer a sweeter bar, you can increase the maple syrup to 1/4 cup.
• Use pure maple syrup rather than pancake syrup for the best flavor. Buying a larger container can also be a more economical option.
• If you don’t like chunks of apple, you can substitute unsweetened applesauce or simply blend the entire apple into the batter..

Why I Have Cut Back On Gluten

Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Bars (Gluten Free) Recipe

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Apple Cinnamon Breakfast Bars (Gluten Free)

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These healthy apple bars would be great for breakfast, snacks or included in school lunchboxes.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup old-fashioned oats (gluten-free if necessary)
• 1 large apple
• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey)
• 3 tablespoons plain, unsweetened yogurt
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8 x 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.n.

   
2. Peel apple, roughly chop half, and dice the remaining half.

   
3. Place all ingredients in a blender, except for the diced apple. Blend ingredients until smooth.

   
4. Fold the diced apple into the blended ingredients. 

   
5. Pour batter into prepared baking pan.

   
6. Bake for 22-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

   
7. Allow the bars to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

These healthy apple bars are lightly sweetened. You could increase the maple syrup to ¼ cup if you’d like them a bit sweeter. If you have kids that will not enjoy the small chunks of apple, you can simply blend the whole apple instead into the batter.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

9

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 99Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 42mgSodium: 118mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 2gSugar: 7gProtein: 3g

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