Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars (gluten-free, 100% whole grain)

INGREDIENTS

1 1/4 cups

oat flour (use certified gluten-free, if necessary)

2 cups

rolled oats (use certified gluten-free rolled oats, if necessary)

1 tbsp

ground cinnamon

1 cup

brown or raw sugar

1/4 tsp

salt

3/4 cup

+ 2 tablespoons (196 grams) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly

8 oz

cream cheese, room temperature

1/4 cup

granulated or raw sugar

1 tsp

vanilla extract

salt

large egg, room temperature

2 cups

chopped and peeled apples (from about 2 medium-sized, firm baking apples)

1 tbsp

granulated or raw sugar

2 tsp

ground cinnamon

1/8 tsp

ground nutmeg

1/4 cup

unsalted butter

1/2 cup

brown sugar

1/3 cup

whipping cream

3/4 cup

powdered sugar

1 tsp

vanilla extract

1 tsp

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