Low-Fat Breakfast Bars

Serves 8
Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 35 min
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These low-fat bars are bursting with nuts, dried cranberries and plenty of flavour. Make a batch on the weekend to enjoy as a quick breakfast on the go during the week or as a handy snack.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (500 mL) rolled oats
  • ½ cup (125 mL) natural bran
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) wheat germ
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) dried cranberries or raisins
  • ¼ cup (60 mL) slivered almonds or chopped walnuts
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) baking soda
  • 2 tsp (10 mL) ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp (2.5 mL) ground ginger
  • ½ tsp (2.5 mL) ground nutmeg
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup (250 mL) unsweetened applesauce
  • ½ cup (125 mL) milk (1%)
  • 3 tbsp (45 mL) packed brown sugar

Instructions

  • Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

  • Step 2

    Spray 8-inch (20 cm) square baking pan with cooking spray; set aside.

  • Step 3

    Combine oats, bran, wheat germ, flour, dried cranberries, almonds, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg in large bowl.

  • Step 4

    Whisk eggs, applesauce, milk and brown sugar in another bowl. Pour over dry ingredients and mix just to combine. Spread into prepared baking pan, smoothing top.

  • Step 5

    Bake in preheated 350°F (180°C) oven until a toothpick inserted near centre comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool completely in pan on wire rack before cutting into bars.

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For a nut-free option, replace almonds or walnuts with 1/4 cup (60 mL) dried fruits.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving
Calories217
Fat6 g
Saturated Fat1 g
Trans Fat0 g
Carbohydrate35 g
Fibre6 g
Sugars13 g
Protein9 g
Sodium349 mg