Snack for the Kids

Kids and snacks go hand-in-hand.  I'm always on the lookout for something healthy and hearty to feed their growing appetites.  These apple peanut butter snack bars are just that.  First of all, they are absolutely delicious and second, they are incredibly nutritious.  They are also portable and less messy than your average snack.  I know the first and second reasons to love these bars should be the most important, but as a mom, portability and cleanliness might triumph.

Apple Peanut Butter Snack Bars

Source: Happy Healthy Mama

2 cups rolled oats
1 cup shredded apple (one medium apple)
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup honey
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Grease a 9×9 baking dish and set aside.
Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well.  Transfer the mixture to the baking dish and use the back of a wooden spoon or a spatula to press it down evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the edges are just barely browned.  Allow to cool before cutting into squares.