At long last ... another post. Oatmeal Apple Bars

I find this recipe for Overnight Oats:

• 1 part rolled oats
• 1 part plant-based milk
• 1/2 -1 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• (optional: 2-4 T maple syrup)
• 1 apple, chopped

Mix, cover, and store overnight in the fridge. Pull it out for breakfast. Make a few batches for later in the week?

OK - that's good. But I want something warm. Here's my modification*:

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Baked Oatmeal Apple Bars

*Preheat the oven to 350oF/180oC. Prepare a non-stick pan or line a pan with parchment paper. (I used a 7"x7" glass baking dish.)

Mix together:

• 1 c rolled oats
• 1 c plant-based milk
• 1 chopped apple (up to you if you peel it - I didn't)

*Let soak for an hour or two. (Optional: then, use a hand blender to blend halfway to a finer texture.)

Stir in:

• 1/2 tsp vanilla, *baking powder, and cinnamon
• a sprinkle of *baking soda (and salt, if you want)

*Pour into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 40-45 minutes. The top should be firm but the center will still be soft slightly damp. Cool a bit and enjoy. OR cover and refrigerate for later.

OPTIONAL: spoon 1-2 T date syrup on top if it's not sweet enough for you. (Recipe in another post.)

Rating: 4/5

Flavor: slightly sweet

Calories: (total cake) 350 (+ 60 / T of date syrup)

Time to prepare: 15 minutes plus 45 min cooking time, cooling

Tea: chai or black