Raspberry Oatmeal Bars with Truvia™ Natural Sweetener

The whole grain goodness of oatmeal combined with the natural sweetness from Truvía™ natural sweetener makes this raspberry oatmeal bar a wholesome, satisfying treat. Made with Truvía™ natural sweetener this oatmeal bar has 80% less sugar and contains 25% fewer calories* than a full sugar oatmeal bar.

Makes: 24 servings

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Ingredients:

2 cups old fashioned oats
2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp cinnamon
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 Cup Truvia™ natural sweetener spoonable*
2 cups low sugar raspberry preserves

* or 18 packets Truvia™ natural sweetener

Directions:

1. Assemble all ingredients; preheat oven to 325° F.
2. Place oats, flour, cinnamon, butter, salt, vanilla and Truvia™ natural sweetener in mixing bowl, mix at low speed for 1 minute.
3. Scrape sides of bowl and paddles.
4. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes.
5. Portion 2/3 of oat mixture into greased 13” x 9” baking pan; set aside remaining 1/3 mixture for topping.
6. Press oatmeal into bottom of pan to form crust.
7. Spread preserves over pressed oatmeal crust; dust with remaining oatmeal mixture for topping.
8. Bake at 325° F for 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
9. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Variations:

• May substitute low sugar raspberry fruit preserves for other fruit versions.

Nutrition Facts per serving

Calories 130; Total Fat, 5g; Saturated Fat, 3g; Trans Fat, 0g; Cholesterol, 10mg; Sodium, 40mg; Total Carbohydrate, 20g; Dietary Fiber, 1g; Sugars, 4g; Erythritol, 2g: Protein, 2g; Vitamin A, 4% DV; Vitamin C, 0% DV; Calcium, 0% DV; Iron, 4% DV.

* This raspberry oatmeal bar has 130 calories and 4 grams of sugar per serving as compared to a full sugar raspberry oatmeal bar that has 230 calories and 17 grams of sugar per serving.