Low-Fat Granola Bars

Storebought granola bars sure are convenient, but they're often loaded with undesirable amounts of fat. These come together in minutes. Try using chopped dates or dried cranberries in place of the raisins.

READER'S COMMENT:

"Although good in theory, these turn out more like "granola bites." I just had very little success with this recipe. Anonymous "

12 bars.

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour (includes cooling time)

Nutrition Profile

Diabetes appropriate | Low carbohydrate | View Complete Nutrition Guidelines»

Ingredients

1 large egg white, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups low-fat granola
1/4 cup raisins

Preparation

Preheat oven to 325°F. Coat a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
Whisk egg white, honey, oil, vanilla and cinnamon in a small bowl until blended. Combine granola and raisins in a mixing bowl. Stir in the wet mixture until well coated. press granola into the prepared pan with a wet rubber spatula.
Bake until lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire rack. Cut into 12 bars.

Tips & Notes

Make Ahead Tip: Store tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 5 days

Nutrition

Per serving: 83 calories; 2 g fat (0 g sat, 1 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 17 g carbohydrates; 2 g protein; 1 g fiber; 42 mg sodium; 78 mg potassium.

1 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 other carbohydrate