Granola Bars with Oats Raisins and Chocolate

Moist and Chewy low fat granola bars loaded with oats, chocolate chips, raisins and pecans in every bite. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

16 Servings

Nutrition (1 serv.) Amount Nutrition (1 serv.) Amount
Calories 183 kcal Sugar 17 g
Carbs 30 g Cholesterol 16 mg
Protein 3 g Sodium 162 mg
Fat 8 g Fiber 3 g
Sugar 17 g
Cholesterol 16 mg
Sodium 162 mg
Fiber 3 g

Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 25 min Total Time: 40 min

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Ingredients

1 cup oat flour*, or 1 cup oats finely ground in food processor or blender

1 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

2 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature

1/2 cup unpacked brown sugar

1 large egg

1/4 cup honey

1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

2 cups quick oats*

1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

1/2 cup raisins

1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°.

Step 2

Line a 9 x 9 baking pan with 2 long pieces of parchment paper, long enough to go up over the sides for easy removal.

Step 3

Lightly spray with oil.

Step 4

In a medium bowl, whisk together oat flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.

Step 5

In a large bowl, with a mixer cream together the butter and the sugar on medium speed.

Step 6

Add the egg followed by the honey, applesauce and vanilla extract.

Step 7

Working by hand, stir in the flour mixture and the oats until just combined and no streaks of flour remain; stir in the chocolate chips, raisins and nuts.

Step 8

Spoon oats onto prepared baking dish, flattening to make even.

Step 9

Bake for about 23-25 minutes, or until light brown at the edges. They will seem soft and undercooked, but once they cool they will set completely.

Step 10

Cool completely on a wire rack then refrigerate before cutting.

Step 11

This will help them hold together better.

Step 12

To cut use a long serrated bread knife and cut in a sawing motion.