Low Fat Granola Bars
Packed with wholesome ingredients and natural sweetness, these Low Fat Granola Bars are the perfect guilt-free snack to fuel your day. Made with quick oats, crispy rice cereal, honey, and unsweetened applesauce, these bars strike the ideal balance between chewy and crunchy textures. A dash of cinnamon and vanilla extract adds warmth and depth, while raisins and chopped almonds bring satisfying bursts of flavor and crunch. With optional mini dark chocolate chips for a touch of indulgence, this recipe offers a customizable treat that’s low in fat but big on taste. Ready in just 30 minutes with simple, pantry-friendly ingredients, these homemade granola bars are a healthier alternative to store-bought versions and make the ultimate grab-and-go snack for busy mornings, school lunches, or post-workout bites.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups quick oats
- 1 cup crispy rice cereal
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.25 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup raisins
- 0.25 cup chopped almonds
- 0.25 cup mini dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the quick oats, crispy rice cereal, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
In a small saucepan, warm the honey and unsweetened applesauce over medium heat, stirring until smooth and well-blended. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly using a wooden spoon or silicone spatula until everything is evenly coated.
Fold in the raisins, chopped almonds, and mini dark chocolate chips (if using) until they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press it down firmly and evenly using the back of a spatula or your clean hands to ensure the bars hold together after baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Do not overbake, as the bars will firm up as they cool.
Remove the dish from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, use the parchment paper overhang to lift the granola slab out of the dish.
Cut the granola slab into 12 even bars using a sharp knife. Store the granola bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or in the refrigerator for even longer freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1813 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.5 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1004 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 362.6 g | 132% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.8 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 175.6 g | ||
| Protein | 34.3 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 536 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 41.4 mg | 230% | |
| Potassium | 1594 mg | 34% | |
*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.
