Make Apple Chocolate Oatmeal Bars

Recipe Name: Apple Chocolate Oatmeal Bars

Ingredients:
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 medium-sized apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking dish and set it aside.

2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well until all the dry ingredients are evenly incorporated.

3. Pour in the melted butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

4. Take half of the oat mixture and press it firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. This will form the base layer of your bars.

5. In a separate bowl, combine the diced apples, chocolate chips, and chopped walnuts (if using). Toss them together until well combined.

6. Spread the apple and chocolate chip mixture evenly over the oat base layer in the baking dish.

7. Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the apple and chocolate chip layer, pressing it down gently.

8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are slightly crispy.

9. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely in the baking dish before cutting into bars.

10. Once cooled, slice into squares or rectangles and serve. These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Enjoy your delicious Apple Chocolate Oatmeal Bars!