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1. Blueberry Muffin Bars
Looking for a low-carb breakfast or diabetic snack that you can take on the run? These easy low-calorie breakfast bars will surely become a healthy favorite for the whole family.
Ingredients:
– Nonstick cooking spray
– 1 3/4 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
– 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
– 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
– 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
– 1 teaspoon apple pie spice
– 1/2 cup light butter (1 stick)
– 1/2 cup coarsely chopped slivered almonds
– 1 cup sugar-free blueberry preserves
– 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2. Nutty Chocolate Granola Bars
Say hello to a granola bar that packs a nutritional punch. This diabetes-friendly recipe makes 12 bars, which can be stored in the fridge for two days or kept in the freezer up to three months.
Ingredients:
– 1 cup regular rolled oats
– 1/4 cup slivered almonds, chopped
– 1/2 cup natural creamy peanut butter
– 1/3 cup honey
– 1/4 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed
– 1 tablespoon canola oil
– 1/2 cup oat bran
– 1/4 cup almond meal
– 1/4 cup chia seed powder or flaxseed meal
– 1/4 teaspoon salt
– 1/3 cup miniature semisweet chocolate pieces
3. Pumpkin Bars
The winning combination of spiced pumpkin and cream cheese frosting never tasted so good. Our healthier take on the comfort food classic has 90 calories and 11 grams of carb per serving.
Ingredients:
– 1/2 cup 60% to 70% tub-style vegetable oil spread, softened
– 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
– 1/3 cup canned pumpkin
– 1/4 cup refrigerated or frozen egg product, thawed
– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 8 – ounce package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup frozen light whipped dessert topping, thawed
– Freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
4. Chocolate-Orange Pistachio Bars
Looking for a unique, diabetes-friendly bar? Two of these chewy treats features fresh orange peel, tender pistachios, and dark chocolate topping, and boasts just 145 calories.
Ingredients:
– 3 cups regular oats
– 3/4 cup pistachio nuts, finely chopped
– 1/2 cup honey
– 1/3 cup whole wheat flour
– 1 tablespoon finely shredded orange peel
– 1/3 cup orange juice
– 1/4 cup packed brown sugar or brown sugar substitute
– 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 teaspoon vanilla
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 2/3 cups semisweet chocolate pieces
5. Pick-Me-Up Bars
Forget packaged energy bars made with preservatives and mystery ingredients. Bake up a pan of these all-natural bars featuring fruit juices, applesauce, whole wheat flour, and honey.
Ingredients:
– Nonstick cooking spray
– 3 tablespoons honey
– 1/4 cup orange juice
– 2 tablespoons lemon juice
– 1 8 – ounce package pitted whole dates, snipped
– 2 1/2 cups white whole wheat flour or whole wheat flour
– 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
– 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
– 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
– 2 egg whites
– 1 tablespoon canola or cooking oil
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