Low Fat Peppermint Cocoa Crunch Bar
Indulge guilt-free with these Low Fat Peppermint Cocoa Crunch Bars, a deliciously satisfying treat that’s perfect for healthy snacking or festive gatherings. Featuring a crunchy blend of rolled oats and rice cereal, these bars are sweetened naturally with honey and applesauce, while rich cocoa powder and a refreshing touch of peppermint extract bring bold flavor without excess calories. Chopped almonds add a nutty crunch, making each bite irresistible. Baked in just 10 minutes, this wholesome recipe is simple to prepare and offers the perfect balance of chewy and crispy textures. Whether you're looking for a post-workout snack or a holiday-inspired treat, these low-fat peppermint bars are sure to delight, all while being easy to store and share.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Rolled oats
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Peppermint extract
- 0.5 cup Low-fat milk
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 0.5 cup Unsweetened applesauce
- 1 cup Rice cereal
- 0.25 cup Chopped almonds
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, allowing extra to hang over the sides for easy removal later.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats and rice cereal. Set aside.
Step 3
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the unsweetened cocoa powder, low-fat milk, honey, and unsweetened applesauce. Stir constantly until the mixture is smooth and comes to a simmer. This should take about 5 minutes.
Step 4
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the peppermint extract, vanilla extract, and salt.
Step 5
Pour the cocoa mixture over the oats and rice cereal in the large mixing bowl. Stir well until all the dry ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 6
Gently fold in the chopped almonds, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Step 7
Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish, pressing it down firmly and evenly with the back of a spoon or a spatula.
Step 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges begin to firm up slightly. Do not overbake as the bars will continue to firm up as they cool.
Step 9
Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the baking dish. Once cooled, lift the bars out using the parchment paper overhang and cut into 12 equal pieces.
Step 10
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (681.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1675.1 |
| Total Fat 59.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 15.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 9.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 845.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 291.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 68.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 76.9g | |
| Protein 69.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 87.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 508.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 46.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3148.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories