Extreme Low Fat Buttermilk Bran Breakfast Squares
Kickstart your mornings with these Extreme Low Fat Buttermilk Bran Breakfast Squares, a healthy and flavorful way to fuel your day! Packed with wholesome ingredients like wheat bran, whole wheat flour, and low-fat buttermilk, these soft and satisfying squares are naturally sweetened with unsweetened applesauce and a touch of brown sugar. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this simple recipe makes a batch of 12 guilt-free servings that are perfect for busy mornings or meal prep. Lightly spiced with cinnamon and optionally studded with raisins, these moist and nutrient-rich breakfast bars are oven-baked to perfection in under half an hour. Plus, they’re low in fat, high in fiber, and free of artificial additives, making them the ultimate choice for health-conscious breakfast lovers. Enjoy these deliciously soft squares on the go or paired with your favorite morning beverage for a naturally energizing start to the day!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Wheat bran
- 1 cup Whole wheat flour
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar (lightly packed)
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 1.5 cups Low-fat buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 large Egg whites
- 0.5 cup Raisins (optional)
- 1 as needed Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x9-inch baking pan by spraying it lightly with non-stick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the wheat bran, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to distribute the ingredients evenly.
In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, low-fat buttermilk, vanilla extract, and egg whites until the mixture is smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined (do not overmix to avoid dense squares).
If using raisins, fold them into the batter evenly at this stage.
Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove from the oven and allow the squares to cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cool, slice into 12 equal-sized squares and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1652 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 11.4 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 15 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 2857 mg | 124% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 395.8 g | 144% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 72.6 g | 259% | |
| Total Sugars | 206.5 g | ||
| Protein | 56.8 g | 114% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.8 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 706 mg | 54% | |
| Iron | 20.2 mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 3509 mg | 75% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
