Fruited Lowfat Oatmeal Bars
Perfectly soft, chewy, and packed with natural sweetness, these Fruited Lowfat Oatmeal Bars are a wholesome treat you can feel good about. Made with heart-healthy rolled oats, whole wheat flour, and naturally sweetened with honey and unsweetened applesauce, these bars are a guilt-free snack that's bursting with flavor. Dried fruits like raisins, cranberries, or apricots add delightful bursts of tangy sweetness, while optional chopped nuts bring a satisfying crunch. Quick to prepare in just 15 minutes and baked to golden perfection in under half an hour, they’re ideal for a grab-and-go breakfast, a mid-afternoon energy boost, or even a light dessert. With their simple ingredients and no refined sugar, these oatmeal bars are a wholesome, kid-friendly, and customizable option that can be enjoyed straight from the fridge or at room temperature.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup honey
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup dried fruit (e.g., raisins, cranberries, or chopped apricots)
- 0.25 cup chopped nuts (optional, e.g., walnuts or almonds)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Mix well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, honey, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until everything is evenly incorporated.
Fold in the dried fruits and nuts (if using), ensuring they are evenly distributed in the batter.
Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan. Use a spatula to spread it out evenly, pressing it gently into the corners and leveling the surface.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into 12 bars.
Store the oatmeal bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
182 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.1 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 16 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 136 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.1 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.6 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 23 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 213 mg | 5% | |
*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.
