Diabetic Grape Nuts Bars

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups Grape-nuts cereal
  • 1 cup skim milk (or soy milk)
  • 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
  2. OPTIONAL: You don't have to do this (blame it on my paranoia and perfectionism), but I boiled water and added the raisins in order to plump them and remove any surface sugars.
  3. Mix all ingredients together.
  4. Pour into a non-stick 9 inch square baking dish.
  5. Bake for 35 minutes or until firm.
  6. Cool and cut into 12 squares.
  7. NOTE: To add some interesting or favorite taste variations, add one or more tsp of any flavor extract (or any combination): coconut, banana, almond, mint, or cocoa powder.
  8. Various spices can also be added: nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon, ginger, clove, lemon and orange peel.
  9. You can add other extracts or spices such as: 1/2- 1 tsp.
  10. or combination of: coconut, banana, almond extracts, cocoa powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ginger, clove, lemon and orange peel.
  11. These bars keep well in the freezer and are excellent for traveling.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

359 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.3g 11% DV
Total Fat 3.3g 4% DV
Carbs 66.1g 24% DV
Fiber 4.8g 17% DV
Sugar 33.2g 66% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 211.8mg 9% DV
Potassium 401.8mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 1.5mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 47.3mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 4.9mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 129.8mg 10% DV
Iron 9.1mg 50% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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