Lite Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Bars
🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes
🥄 Servings: 12
Description:
These Lite Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Bars are not only delicious but also filling and low in calories. Perfect for breakfast or as a mid-day snack, they’re a versatile treat the whole family will love!
Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup brown sugar substitute
- 1/2 cup sugar substitute
- 1/4 cup light butter or margarine
- 3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 large egg
- 3 eggs
- 2/3 cup skim milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 cups quick oats
- 1-2 cups raisins
- 1-2 cups grated carrots or apple
Instructions:
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Preheat Oven: Heat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Combine Sugars and Butter: In a mixing bowl, beat together the brown sugar substitute, sugar substitute, and light butter or margarine until well combined and creamy.
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Add Wet Ingredients: To the sugar and butter mixture, add the unsweetened applesauce, large egg, three additional eggs, skim milk, and vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and fully incorporated.
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Incorporate Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and ground cinnamon. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until a smooth batter forms.
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Mix in Oats and Raisins: Once the batter is smooth, stir in the quick oats and raisins until evenly distributed throughout the batter. If desired, also stir in the grated carrots or apple for added flavor and nutrition.
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Spread in Pan: Pour the batter into an ungreased 9×13-inch baking pan, spreading it out evenly with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
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Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the bars are golden brown on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Cool and Serve: Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and allow the bars to cool slightly before slicing them into squares or rectangles. Serve warm or at room temperature, and enjoy!
These Lite Oatmeal Raisin Breakfast Bars are a delightful treat that’s not only tasty but also nutritious. Packed with oats, raisins, and optional grated carrots or apple, they provide a wholesome energy boost to start your day or keep you going when hunger strikes. Plus, with their low-calorie profile, they’re guilt-free indulgence that everyone can enjoy!
