Low Fat Chewy Oat Bars
Satisfy your snack cravings guilt-free with these Low Fat Chewy Oat Bars, a wholesome treat packed with flavor and nutrition. Made with simple, pantry-friendly ingredients like rolled oats, naturally sweet applesauce, and a touch of honey, these bars deliver a chewy texture and perfectly balanced sweetness. Infused with cinnamon and vanilla extract, every bite offers a cozy aroma and warmth, while optional additions like chopped nuts and dried cranberries or raisins bring delightful bursts of texture and flavor. Quick and easy to prep in just 10 minutes, these oat bars bake to golden perfection in under 20 minutes, making them an ideal option for meal prep or on-the-go breakfasts and snacks. Plus, they’re low in fat and free from processed sugars, making them a healthier alternative to store-bought granola bars. Store leftovers for up to a week to enjoy a wholesome homemade snack whenever you need a boost!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 0.5 cup applesauce
- 0.25 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries or raisins
- nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Spray a 9x9-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, applesauce, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and baking powder. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Fold in the chopped nuts (if using) and dried cranberries or raisins.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly, pressing down firmly with a spatula to compact the mixture.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 10 minutes.
Once cool, cut into 12 bars and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1494 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.7 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1642 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 253.3 g | 92% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.3 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 121.4 g | ||
| Protein | 38.4 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 186 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 11.2 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 1251 mg | 27% | |
*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.
