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Low Calorie Oats Snack: Low Sugar Oat Granola Bar Recipe

Name: Low Calorie Oats Snack: Low Sugar Oat Granola Bar Recipe
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 35 g
Ingredients: old-fashioned oats 2 cups; unsweetened applesauce 1 cup; egg 1 piece; chopped nuts 1 cup; dried cranberries (unsweetened) 1 cup; vanilla extract 1 tsp; cinnamon 0.5 tsp; sea salt 0.25 tsp

Homemade granola bars with minimal sugar and maximum oat goodness. These low calorie snack bars beat anything in the store snack aisle.

Cook 30 min Difficulty EASY 120 kcal

#vegetarian #bariatric friendly #low calorie #diabetic friendly

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Ingredients

Main ingredients

old-fashioned oats 2 cups
unsweetened applesauce 1 cup
egg 1 piece
chopped nuts 1 cup
dried cranberries (unsweetened) 1 cup

Seasonings/Sauce

vanilla extract 1 tsp
cinnamon 0.5 tsp
sea salt 0.25 tsp

Nutrition summary

Carbohydrates 18 g 60%

Protein 3 g 10%

Fat 4 g 30%

Serving size 35g

Cooking steps

1

Preheat your oven to 350°F and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
2

In a large bowl, combine the old-fashioned oats, chopped nuts, and dried cranberries. Mix well to distribute the ingredients evenly.
3

In a separate bowl, whisk together unsweetened applesauce, egg, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and sea salt until smooth and thoroughly combined.
4

Pour the wet mixture over the dry oats mix and stir thoroughly, ensuring all oats are well coated and the mixture holds together.
5

Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan, making sure to pack down to prevent crumbling after baking.
6

Bake for 25–30 minutes at 350°F until the bars are golden brown and set. Let cool completely in the pan for at least 1 hour before slicing into 8 bars.

Personalized Q&A

Q. What's the key ingredient that makes these granola bars both hearty and low calorie?

Old-fashioned oats are the central ingredient, providing bulk, chewy texture, and whole grain goodness with less sugar. Their natural fiber helps lower calorie density.

Q. How should I control the oven heat to prevent the bars from getting too dry?

Bake at 350°F for 25–30 minutes, checking for golden edges but avoiding overbaking. Cooling completely before slicing prevents dryness and helps the bars hold their shape.

Q. What keeps these granola bars from crumbling, and how do I ensure a perfect chewy texture?

Packing the oat mixture firmly in the pan is crucial. The combination of applesauce and egg acts as binder, keeping the bars cohesive and chewy after baking and cooling.

Q. How many calories are in each serving, and what's the carbohydrate-to-protein ratio?

Each serving (35g) contains 120 kcal, with 18g carbohydrates (60% of calories), 3g protein (10%), and 4g fat (30%), making it a balanced low calorie snack with minimal sugar.

Q. Are these granola bars suitable for vegetarian and bariatric-friendly diets?

Yes, all ingredients are vegetarian, and each serving is low calorie (120 kcal) and easy to digest, meeting bariatric-friendly guidelines. The bars contain no meat and are plant-based.

Low Calorie Oats Snack: Low Sugar Oat Granola Bar Recipe

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