Low Fat Apple Oat Bars
Satisfy your snack cravings guilt-free with these Low Fat Apple Oat Bars, a wholesome and delicious treat that’s perfect for breakfast, midday energy boosts, or a light dessert. Made with heart-healthy quick oats, fiber-rich whole wheat flour, and naturally sweetened with honey and unsweetened applesauce, these bars are packed with wholesome ingredients. They’re infused with warming cinnamon, shredded fresh apple, and optional raisins for a pop of natural sweetness in every bite. At only 15 minutes of prep time and baked to perfection in under 30 minutes, these soft and chewy bars are not only easy to make but also an ideal low-fat snack to fuel your day. Perfect for meal prep and great for storing, this recipe is a must-try for anyone seeking a healthy, homemade snack option.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups quick oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.5 cup honey
- 2 - egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and shredded
- 0.5 cup raisins (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the quick oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to ensure the baking powder is evenly distributed.
In another bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, honey, egg whites, and vanilla extract until smooth and well integrated.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix to ensure the bars stay tender.
Fold in the shredded apple and raisins (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the bars to cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 10 minutes, then carefully lift the parchment paper to remove the bars from the pan.
Once completely cooled, cut into 12 bars. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1628 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.5 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2052 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 376.9 g | 137% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.4 g | 126% | |
| Total Sugars | 193.7 g | ||
| Protein | 41.8 g | 84% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 486 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 30.3 mg | 168% | |
| Potassium | 2079 mg | 44% | |
*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.
