This simple recipe combines the goodness of hearty oats, the sweetness of raspberry, and the scent of cinnamon to tie it all together. One batch can serve a crowd or be parceled out through the week as an after school snack or a better-for-you dessert. If you prefer, you can substitute another fruit jam flavor.
¼cupgranulated no calorie sweetener (or 6 packets) (such as Splenda)
½cuplow calorie margarine or butter, softened
1cupsugar-free raspberry jam (or your favorite flavor)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325F degrees. Lightly spray an 8-inch square baking pan with non-stick baking spray. Or for easy removal and cleanup, line with parchment paper or aluminum foil (My preferred method).
In a medium bowl, with an electric mixer on low speed, combine the first 7 ingredients (oats through margarine), until the mixture starts to come together. Increase the speed to medium and continue mixing until the mixture forms coarse crumbs and the margarine is completely mixed in.
Press two-thirds of the crumb mixture into the prepared pan firmly and evenly.
Spread the jam onto the crust, leaving ¼-inch margin around the edges. Sprinkle the rest of the oat mixture evenly on top of the jam.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
Cool in the pan on a wire rack.
Cut into 15 bars.
Recipe Notes
If you are not a fan of raspberry, substitute whatever flavor jam you prefer - peach, apricot, strawberry, blueberry or orange marmalade would all be delicious.Click here to see your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site.3*PointsPlus (Old plan)
Nutrition Facts
Raspberry Oat Bars Made Lighter
Amount Per Serving (1 bar)
Calories 90Calories from Fat 36
% Daily Value*
Fat 4g6%
Carbohydrates 14g5%
Fiber 1g4%
Protein 1g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.