Healthy Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bars

Submitted by TaterBug

"My version of a very healthy high protein, low sugar, high fiber snack/energy bar. Only good carbs and a low glycemic index. This bar is very tasty and filling! I also want to stress that this is a LOW sugar item. If you are looking for something that is very sweet, like my first reviewer, you may want to add more sugar or splenda. This is personal preference as I do not like things too sweet."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups oatmeal (regular or quick)
• 3⁄4 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 3⁄4 cups nonfat milk
• 3⁄4 cup Egg Beaters egg substitute
• 1 1⁄2 cups unsweetened applesauce
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ginger
• 1⁄4 teaspoon clove
• 10 tablespoons Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking (more optional)
• 4 tablespoons protein powder (optional)

directions

1. Preheat oven to 335 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl combine oatmeal, cinnamon, nutmeg, other spices, baking powder, sugar, baking soda, salt .
3. Mix eggs, milk, apple sauce, vanilla, and protein powder together until well mixed.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients together and mix well.
5. Pour into greased casserole dish.
6. Bake at 325 for 60 minutes.
7. Serve hot or cooled in bars.

Reviews

[Amjam811]

made some adjustments to this recipe. i used real homemade apple sauce, only 1 cup of milk, 1/2 cup of ground flax seed and 3 eggs. It only took 30 mins to fully bake in a 9X11 dish, and smelled wonderful!! however it really needed sugar as the applesauce and Splenda didnt provide enough. Next time I will add 1/2 cup to see if that helps. All in all a decent healthy recipe!