Low Fat Fruit Crumble Bar

Satisfy your sweet tooth the healthy way with these Low Fat Fruit Crumble Bars, a delightful mix of wholesome ingredients and fruity goodness. Perfectly balanced with a tender oat and whole wheat crust, a vibrant mixed berry filling, and a golden crumble topping, these bars are packed with fiber, natural sweetness, and a hint of warmth from cinnamon. Made without butter or oil, this recipe uses unsweetened applesauce to create a moist yet crumbly texture, keeping it low in fat but high in flavor. Ready in just 45 minutes, these easy-to-make bars are an ideal guilt-free dessert or snack for the whole family. Best of all, you can use fresh or frozen berries, making this a year-round treat! Perfect for meal prepping, these bars stay fresh for days—if they last that long!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 12

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix together the rolled oats, whole wheat flour, and brown sugar.

Step 3

Stir in the unsweetened applesauce and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes crumbly yet holds together when pressed.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the mixed berries, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens and becomes bubbly.

Step 6

Pour the berry mixture evenly over the oat base in the baking dish.

Step 7

Sprinkle the reserved oat mixture over the berry layer for the crumble topping.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting and slicing them into bars.

Step 10

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or refrigerate to keep them fresh longer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(787.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1464.1

Total Fat 13.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 34.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 307.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 42.3g	0%
Total Sugars 111.4g
Protein 41.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 259.8mg	0%
Iron 13.1mg	0%
Potassium 1678.3mg	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: 7.9%

Protein: 10.9%

Carbs: 81.2%