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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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)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the quick oats, crispy rice cereal, ground cinnamon, and salt. Stir well to evenly distribute the dry ingredients.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly using a wooden spoon or silicone spatula until everything is evenly coated.
Step 5
Fold in the raisins, chopped almonds, and mini dark chocolate chips (if using) until they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Step 6
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.
Step 7
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.
Step 8
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.
Step 9
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
| Serving size | (939.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1813.4 |
| Total Fat 36.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 3.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.4g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1004.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 362.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 20.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 175.6g | |
| Protein 34.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 535.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 41.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1594.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories