Low Fat Chewy Granola Bars
Satisfy your snack cravings guilt-free with these Low Fat Chewy Granola Bars, a wholesome and easy-to-make treat perfect for busy mornings or post-workout refueling. Packed with nutritious rolled oats, crispy rice cereal, dried fruits, and chopped almonds, these bars offer a chewy texture and bursts of natural sweetness. A blend of honey, unsweetened applesauce, creamy peanut butter, and warm cinnamon creates a rich, moist binding without relying on excess fat, while vanilla extract adds a delightful aromatic twist. Ready in under 40 minutes, including bake time, this recipe is designed for convenience and long-lasting freshness. Whether you're looking for a healthy snack, a kid-friendly lunchbox addition, or a homemade alternative to store-bought granola bars, this recipe delivers on flavor, nutrition, and simplicity.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup Crisped rice cereal
- 0.5 cup Dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, or apricots, chopped)
- 0.25 cup Raw almonds, chopped
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar, packed
- 0.25 cup Natural creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, crisped rice cereal, dried fruits, and chopped almonds. Stir until well mixed.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine honey, unsweetened applesauce, brown sugar, creamy peanut butter, and vanilla extract. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and the brown sugar has dissolved.
Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients. Add the ground cinnamon and salt, and mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and the dry ingredients are evenly coated.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Press down firmly with a spatula or your hands to ensure the mixture is tightly packed and evenly distributed.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. The bars will firm up as they cool.
Remove the pan from the oven and allow the granola mixture to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This can take about 30 minutes.
Using the parchment paper, lift the cooled granola out of the pan. Place it on a cutting board and cut into 12 equal bars with a sharp knife.
Store the granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. For longer storage, keep them in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2332 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.8 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1447 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 433.4 g | 158% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.6 g | 109% | |
| Total Sugars | 220.2 g | ||
| Protein | 47.3 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 308 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 35.0 mg | 194% | |
| Potassium | 2022 mg | 43% | |
*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.
