Low Fat Chewy Oat Bars

Satisfy your snack cravings the healthy way with these Low Fat Chewy Oat Bars, a guilt-free treat packed with wholesome ingredients and natural sweetness. Made with heart-healthy rolled oats, unsweetened applesauce, and a touch of honey, these bars deliver a soft, chewy bite without the added fats or processed sugars found in traditional snacks. A hint of cinnamon and vanilla creates a warm, comforting flavor, while dried cranberries or raisins provide bursts of tangy sweetness. Customize these nutrient-rich bars with optional chopped nuts for extra crunch. Perfect for busy mornings, post-workout fuel, or an afternoon pick-me-up, these oat bars are easy to prepare in just 30 minutes and store wonderfully for up to a week. Simple, satisfying, and totally delicious, these bars are the perfect low-fat snack option for health-conscious eaters.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 12

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
• 0 nonstick cooking spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Step 2

Spray a 9x9-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Fold in the chopped nuts (if using) and dried cranberries or raisins.

Step 5

Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly, pressing down firmly with a spatula to compact the mixture.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.

Step 7

Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 10 minutes.

Step 8

Once cool, cut into 12 bars and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(494.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1494.5

Total Fat 43.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1642.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 253.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.3g	0%
Total Sugars 121.4g
Protein 38.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 185.9mg	0%
Iron 11.2mg	0%
Potassium 1251.1mg	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: 25.2%

Protein: 9.8%

Carbs: 64.9%