Cinnamon Apple Bars
These moist, spiced apple bars are an easy, crowd-pleasing snack that comes together in minutes.
- Prep10 min
- Cook25 min
- Total35 min
- DifficultyEasy
- Servings24
A quick, no-fuss recipe that yields a tender, cinnamon-scented apple sheet cake topped with a simple vanilla glaze. The coconut oil keeps them extra moist, while the chopped apples add natural sweetness and texture.
Perfect for a lunchbox treat, afternoon snack, or even a simple dessert, these bars are best served slightly warm or at room temperature. The optional nuts add a pleasant crunch, but they’re just as delicious without.
Ingredients
Servings
Frosting
Converted amounts are rounded.
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Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 15x10x1-inch baking sheet (jelly roll pan).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the coconut oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and beat until just combined—do not overmix.
- Fold in the chopped apples and nuts (if using) until evenly distributed.
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool on a wire rack.
- Meanwhile, make the frosting: in a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, melted butter, water, and vanilla until smooth and pourable.
- Once the bars are mostly cool (or fully cool), drizzle the frosting over the top. Let set before cutting into squares.
💡 Tips
- For a neater cut, chill the bars in the fridge for 15 minutes before slicing.
- If the frosting thickens too much, add a few drops of water to thin it out.
- You can substitute any neutral oil for coconut oil (e.g., sunflower or grapeseed).
Inspired by a recipe from Kitchen Stewardship