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Baked Apple Flax Squares

These apple flax breakfast squares make for a delicious and satisfying make-ahead breakfast or a healthy snack.
Servings: 6
Calories: 404.9kcal
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Resting time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 apple peeled, cored and diced
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp cinnamon ground
  • ½ tsp nutmeg ground
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup oats rolled
  • ½ cup flaxseed ground
  • ½ cup almond flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • ¼ cup nuts chopped
  • ¾ cup apple sauce unsweetened
  • ¼ cup nut butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup peanut butter
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon

Notes

Serves: 6 (makes 6 3”x4” squares)

Equipment

  • 1 saucepan
  • 2 mixing bowls
  • 1 baking pan

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 8x8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the diced apples, water, honey, lemon zest, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, until the apples become tender and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Set aside to cool.
    2 apple, ¼ cup water, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp nutmeg, ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, ground flaxseed, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
    1 cup oats, ½ cup flaxseed, ½ cup almond flour, ½ tsp baking powder, ¼ tsp salt
  • In a separate bowl, combine the apple sauce, nut butter, and vanilla extract.
    ¾ cup apple sauce, ¼ cup nut butter, 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly. Add the chopped nuts to the mixture and stir until evenly distributed.
    ¼ cup nuts
  • Spread 2/3 of the flaxseed mixture into the prepared baking pan, pressing it down evenly to create a firm base.
  • Spread the cooled apple filling evenly over the flaxseed base. Crumble the remaining 1/3 of the flaxseed mixture over the apple filling, creating a crumbly topping.
  • Place the baking pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
  • Allow the squares to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes. Then, using a sharp knife, cut them into squares or rectangles. Let them cool completely before removing them from the pan.
  • While the squares are cooling, prepare the topping by whisking together the Greek yogurt, peanut butter, and cinnamon until well combined and a mousse is formed. Add mixture to a piping bag or ziploc bag with the corner tip cut off. Gentle squeeze the yogurt peanut butter mousse to each square. Serve and enjoy!
    ¼ cup Greek yogurt, ¼ cup peanut butter, ¼ tsp cinnamon

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Baked Apple Flax Squares
Amount per Serving
Calories
404.9
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
25.8
g
40
%
Saturated Fat
 
2.9
g
18
%
Cholesterol
 
0.4
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
189.5
mg
8
%
Potassium
 
426.4
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
 
36.7
g
12
%
Fiber
 
10
g
42
%
Sugar
 
15.9
g
18
%
Protein
 
12.7
g
25
%
Vitamin C
 
3.7
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
148.9
mg
15
%
Iron
 
2.6
mg
14
%
Magnesium
 
131.9
mg
33
%
Zinc
 
1.9
mg
13
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.