KICKSTART 2022 – January 6, 2022 – Apple Cinnamon Bars Recipe Under 100 Calories
Welcome back to KICKSTART 2022 – a new campaign to help Garrett County get moving, make healthier choices, and work together to improve our community’s well-being in the New Year.
Throughout January 2022, we’ll be sharing TONS of great resources and tips to help you KICKSTART your new year with a community full of support!
Today is the sixth day of a brand new year – and we’re sharing a great recipe we discovered on the MyPlate Kitchen, featuring my personal favorite flavor – cinnamon! These Apple Cinnamon Bars (https://www.myplate.gov/recipes/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/apple-cinnamon-bars) offer a more balanced treat that’s a low cost and healthier spin (The average apple cinnamon bar is 300-320 calories on AllRecipes!?!) on a traditional favorite. Whether you have bushels of apples frozen in your freezer, or applesauce taking up space in your refrigerator or cabinet, this recipe offers several substitions that make it easy to create with ingredients you likely already have on hand.
This recipe comes from the Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network, and you can find full nutritional information and directions on the MyPlate Kitchen website at: https://www.myplate.gov/recipes/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/apple-cinnamon-bars
What’s your favorite snack? Do you have a healthier version to share? If so, tell us in the comments below!
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Thanks for the info.
this looks like a great recovery snack after a long run or ride 🙂
This recipe sounds yummy, except not sure 1 cup of shortening sounds healthy. Wonder if it would be healthier and turn out o.k. if substituted 1 cup butter?
Yes I was also wondering if anyone knows a way to make it with less or no shortening and less carbs. For sodium, I just don’t use salt.
I will definitely be trying this recipe! It’s the perfect weather for warm apple and cinnamon recipes.
This sounds yummy. I want to make this. Let me know if anyone makes a healthier version.
Yum definitely going to try these!
Food Network & Eating Well are also good sites for healthy recipes.
Sounds delicious!
I wondered about shortening. I don’t keep it in my house. I did save the recipe though. Maybe next time I have extra apples. Will butter work?
I’ve substituted applesauce for oils in the past. Wonder if applesauce could be substituted for the shortening?
This sounds really good. I like anything with apples and cinnamon.
Sounds yummy!
This sounds delicious. I, too, would substitute the fat for a healthier one.
Great breakfast bar!
My mom would love these!