Low Fat Carrot Oat Bars
Satisfy your snack cravings with these Low Fat Carrot Oat Bars—an irresistibly healthy treat packed with wholesome ingredients and natural sweetness! Made with hearty old-fashioned oats, finely grated carrots, and a touch of warming cinnamon, these bars are as nutritious as they are delicious. Unsweetened applesauce and non-fat Greek yogurt keep them moist and low in fat, while whole wheat flour adds fiber. Perfect for meal prep, these bars come together in under 40 minutes, making them a convenient grab-and-go breakfast, midday snack, or post-workout energy boost. Optional raisins add a chewy burst of sweetness, but the recipe is just as tasty without them. Enjoy these guilt-free carrot oat bars that deliver on flavor and nutrition with every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1.5 cups carrots, finely grated
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 2 egg whites
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup non-fat Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup raisins (optional)
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing some overhang on the sides for easy removal later.
In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir together until evenly mixed.
In another bowl, whisk together the grated carrots, brown sugar, applesauce, egg whites, vanilla extract, and Greek yogurt until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Use a spatula to fold the mixture together until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix.
If using, gently fold in the raisins until they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Transfer the batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly and pressing it gently to the edges with the back of a spoon or spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the oat bars cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang.
Cut into 12 bars. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for a firmer texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1865 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 15.5 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 2118 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 392.6 g | 143% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 46.5 g | 166% | |
| Total Sugars | 159.2 g | ||
| Protein | 61.0 g | 122% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 493 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 14.3 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 3350 mg | 71% | |
*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.
