Extreme Low Fat Buttermilk Bran Breakfast Squares

Kickstart your mornings with these Extreme Low Fat Buttermilk Bran Breakfast Squares, a healthy and flavorful way to fuel your day! Packed with wholesome ingredients like wheat bran, whole wheat flour, and low-fat buttermilk, these soft and satisfying squares are naturally sweetened with unsweetened applesauce and a touch of brown sugar. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this simple recipe makes a batch of 12 guilt-free servings that are perfect for busy mornings or meal prep. Lightly spiced with cinnamon and optionally studded with raisins, these moist and nutrient-rich breakfast bars are oven-baked to perfection in under half an hour. Plus, they’re low in fat, high in fiber, and free of artificial additives, making them the ultimate choice for health-conscious breakfast lovers. Enjoy these deliciously soft squares on the go or paired with your favorite morning beverage for a naturally energizing start to the day!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups Wheat bran
• 1 cup Whole wheat flour
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar (lightly packed)
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.75 cup Unsweetened applesauce
• 1.5 cups Low-fat buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 large Egg whites
• 0.5 cup Raisins (optional)
• 1 as needed Non-stick cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x9-inch baking pan by spraying it lightly with non-stick cooking spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the wheat bran, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to distribute the ingredients evenly.

Step 3

In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the unsweetened applesauce, low-fat buttermilk, vanilla extract, and egg whites until the mixture is smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir gently until just combined (do not overmix to avoid dense squares).

Step 5

If using raisins, fold them into the batter evenly at this stage.

Step 6

Transfer the batter to the prepared baking pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 22-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and allow the squares to cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 9

Once cool, slice into 12 equal-sized squares and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1079.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1651.5

Total Fat 11.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 15.0mg	0%
Sodium 2857.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 395.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 72.6g	0%
Total Sugars 206.5g
Protein 56.8g	0%

Vitamin D 190.5IU	0%
Calcium 706.4mg	0%
Iron 20.2mg	0%
Potassium 3508.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 5.4%

Protein: 11.9%

Carbs: 82.8%