Ingredients

  • 1 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
  • 1/4 cup wheat germ
  • 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup applesauce
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Mix oats, raisins, wheat germ, whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the middle.
  • Whisk applesauce, honey, egg, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl until combined; pour into well of dry ingredients. Stir with two spoons until fully incorporated. Pour and press batter into prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until firm, about 20 minutes. Remove from pan and cool for about 10 minutes before slicing into 12 pieces.