Low Fat Fruit Crumble Bar
Satisfy your sweet tooth guilt-free with these delightful Low Fat Fruit Crumble Bars, a wholesome treat combining the natural sweetness of mixed berries with the hearty texture of rolled oats and whole wheat flour. This easy-to-make recipe features a light, crumbly base and golden topping held together with applesauce instead of butter, making it a healthier choice for dessert lovers. The addition of cinnamon, vanilla extract, and a hint of lemon juice elevates the flavor profile, while the quick berry compote adds a burst of fruity goodness. Perfect for meal prepping or serving at gatherings, these fruit bars are baked to golden perfection in under 45 minutes and are great for storing on-the-go snacks. Packed with fiber, low in fat, and irresistibly delicious, these crumble bars are the ultimate guilt-free indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 150 grams Rolled oats
- 100 grams Whole wheat flour
- 70 grams Brown sugar
- 120 ml Unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 300 grams Mixed berries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang to easily lift the bars out later.
In a medium bowl, mix together the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, and brown sugar.
Stir in the unsweetened applesauce and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes crumbly yet holds together when pressed.
Press two-thirds of the oat mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish to form the base and set the remaining mixture aside for the topping.
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the mixed berries, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens and becomes bubbly.
Pour the berry mixture evenly over the oat base in the baking dish.
Sprinkle the reserved oat mixture over the berry layer for the crumble topping.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting and slicing them into bars.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or refrigerate to keep them fresh longer.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1464 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.3 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 35 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 307.5 g | 112% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 42.3 g | 151% | |
| Total Sugars | 111.4 g | ||
| Protein | 41.2 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 260 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 13.1 mg | 73% | |
| Potassium | 1678 mg | 36% | |
*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.
