Low Fat Berry Crumble Bars
Indulge guilt-free with these delicious Low Fat Berry Crumble Bars, a healthier twist on a classic dessert! Packed with wholesome ingredients like old-fashioned rolled oats, whole wheat flour, and naturally sweetened with applesauce and honey, these bars are the perfect balance of flavor and nutrition. Juicy mixed berries, brightened with a touch of lemon juice, create a luscious filling that pairs beautifully with the crumbly oat-based crust and buttery topping. Ready in under an hour, these easy-to-make bars are a light dessert or satisfying snack that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or anytime you crave a dose of berry goodness. Whether served warm or at room temperature, these bars are a crowd-pleasing treat you’ll love to share!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 0.25 cup light butter
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups mixed berries (fresh or frozen, thawed)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Stir well to distribute the ingredients evenly.
Melt the light butter in a small microwave-safe bowl or saucepan, and add it to the dry ingredients along with the unsweetened applesauce. Mix until the ingredients are moistened and crumbly.
Press about 2/3 of the crumble mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
In another bowl, combine the mixed berries, cornstarch, lemon juice, and honey. Stir gently until the berries are well coated.
Spread the berry mixture evenly over the crust in the pan.
Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture over the berries, pressing it down gently.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown.
Allow the bars to cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 20 minutes before lifting them out and cutting into bars.
Serve the crumble bars warm or at room temperature. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1756 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.3 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.9 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 60 mg | 20% | |
| Sodium | 1613 mg | 70% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 346.3 g | 126% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 40.9 g | 146% | |
| Total Sugars | 148.2 g | ||
| Protein | 35.2 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 234 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 1622 mg | 35% | |
*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.
