Peanut Butter and Apple Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

• quaker oats2 cups
• smooth peanut butter0.25 cup
• butter1 tbsp
• vegetable oil2 tbsp
• flour1 cup
• honey2 tbsp
• brown sugar0.33333334 cup
• vanilla extract1 tbsp
• cinnamon1 tbsp
• apple1

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Grease an 11x7 inch baking pan.

3. 3

   If you don't have one, you can use an 8x8, 9x9, or if neceessary an 11x1 Place peanut butter and butter in a microwave safe dish.

4. 4

   Heat in the microwave for 30-45 seconds or until butter is melted.

5. 5

   Stir together.

6. 6

   Place all ingredients, except fruit, into a bowl.

7. 7

   Using an electric beater or Kitchen Aid mixer, beat ingredients together for approximately 1 minutes.

8. 8

   Peel a whole apple and thinly chop into pinky nail size pieces.

9. 9

   Stir the apples into the oatmeal mixture.

10. 10

    Pour the mixture into greased pan and press entire mixture down firmly with your fingers.

11. 11

    Place pan into the oven and cook for 25 minutes or until edges are golden brown.

12. 12

    If you are using an 11x13 pan, it will take a bit less time because the mixture will be much thinner.

13. 13

    Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing into strips.

14. 14

    Let the remaining bars cool entirely before you place in tupperware or wrap them in foil.