Want to start your day with a healthy and satisfying breakfast or need a quick and portable snack that won't break your diet? Look no further than our collection of low-fat cereal bar recipes! These bars are packed with wholesome grains, nuts, seeds, and dried fruits, providing a great source of fiber, protein, and essential nutrients. Whether you prefer crunchy or chewy, sweet or savory, we have a recipe that will satisfy your taste buds. So get ready to discover the perfect low-fat cereal bar recipe that will help you stay energized and on track with your health goals.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
LOW FAT CEREAL BARS
These are good to eat anytime not only for breakfast. Good for snacks and camping and they're healthy too.
Provided by Dorel
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 35m
Yield 16 squares
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt oil, honey, peanut butter in microwave just until easy to mix up, watch careful, probably 20 seconds or so.
- Mix in vanilla.
- Mix all ingredients together and press down well into 8" square pan sprayed with Pam.
- Make sure you press down firmly.
- Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
- Let cool before serving.
LUCKY CEREAL BARS RECIPE
Steps:
- Spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with non stick cooking spray.
- Measure out the Lucky Charms and place in a big bowl.
- Melt the butter in a large pot or saucepan over medium/low heat.
- Add the marshmallows and stir until all are melted.
- Gently fold in the cereal until it is completely coated with marshmallow.
- Using a rubber spatula or your fingers, press gently into the prepared pan. Spray your fingertips with non stick cooking spray and it will be easier to spread around.
- We like to reserve a few of the cereal marshmallows for the top of the bars.
- Let set up for about 30 minutes. Slice and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 kcal, Carbohydrate 20 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 12 mg, Sodium 122 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving
BAKED OATMEAL BREAKFAST BARS
I wanted an on-the-go oatmeal bar without the artificial ingredients of commercial bars. This is the base for the bars, a recipe easily modified to suit your own tastes.
Provided by Nichole Tews
Categories Breakfast and Brunch
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square pan.
- Combine oats, brown sugar, white sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon together in a bowl. Whisk milk, eggs, canola oil, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl. Stir egg mixture into oats mixture until well combined; set aside until flavors blend, about 20 minutes. Spread oats mixture into prepared square pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 48.9 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 270.6 mg, Sugar 12.3 g
OATY CEREAL BARS
Delicious snack bars that your children will love!
Provided by TJACKSON
Categories Desserts Cookies No-Bake Cookie Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Grease a 9x13 inch pan. In a large saucepan over medium heat, stir together the sugar and honey. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat and stir in the peanut butter until well blended. Stir in the cereal and if desired, stir in the salted peanuts. Press into the prepared pan. Allow to cool until firm, then cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.7 g, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 149 mg, Sugar 16.3 g
WEIGHT WATCHERS LOW-FAT CHOCOLATE CRUNCH BARS (2PTS)
Make and share this Weight Watchers Low-Fat Chocolate Crunch Bars (2pts) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Dessert
Time 10m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Spray a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Place the rice cereal in a large bowl.
- In a saucepan combine the marshmallows and margaine with peanut butter; cook stirring constantly over low heat until marshmallows are melted.
- Pour the marshmallow mixture over the cereal; stir with wooden spoon until well coated.
- Add/mix in reduced-fat chocolate morsels.
- Press the mixture into prepared pan, using a rubber spatula to spread out.
- Cut into 24 bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.1, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 0.2, Sodium 71.8, Carbohydrate 18.3, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 11.2, Protein 1
SUPER LOW-FAT GRANOLA CEREAL
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, raisins, apricots and cranberries; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the brown sugar, water and salt. Cook and stir over medium heat for 3-4 minutes or until brown sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat; stir in maple flavoring and vanilla. Pour over oat mixture; stir to coat., Transfer to two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until crisp, stirring every 10 minutes. Cool completely on wire racks. Store in an airtight container. Serve with milk or yogurt.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right cereal: Opt for whole-grain cereals like oats, puffed quinoa, or shredded wheat that are high in fiber and low in sugar.
- Add natural sweeteners: Use honey, maple syrup, or agave nectar instead of refined sugar to add sweetness to your bars.
- Use healthy fats: Incorporate nuts, seeds, or nut butter for a boost of healthy fats and protein.
- Add fruits and vegetables: Mix in dried fruits like cranberries, raisins, or chopped apples, or grated carrots, zucchini, or spinach for a nutritious twist.
- Experiment with spices: Enhance the flavor of your bars by adding spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger.
- Don't overcook: Be mindful of the cooking time to prevent the bars from becoming dry and crumbly. Aim for a slightly chewy texture.
- Store properly: Keep your cereal bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze them for longer storage.
Conclusion:
Creating delicious and nutritious low-fat cereal bars at home is a fun and rewarding experience. By following these recipes and incorporating the tips provided, you can enjoy guilt-free snacks that are packed with wholesome ingredients. These cereal bars are perfect for busy mornings, post-workout fuel, or a satisfying afternoon pick-me-up. Experiment with different flavors and combinations to find your favorite recipes and enjoy the benefits of homemade, low-fat cereal bars.
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