Walnut & Dried Cherry Bars Recipe With Nutrition Data and Calorie Count

Walnut & Dried Cherry Bars

Delicious, healthy and satisfying snack for before the gym, after work, or a quick breakfast.

Yields:

12 servings

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

30 mins

Meal Type:

Snack

Rating:

Ingredients

  • 1 cup oats
  • 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg white
  • 3/4 cup dried tart cherries
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 4 tbsps fruit preserves

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, wheat germ, cinnamon and salt.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the honey, applesauce, oil, egg and egg white until well combined.
  • Stir in the oatmeal mixture until well combined. Add the dried cherries and walnuts.
  • Coat an 8" square baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Spread the mixture into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Put the preserves in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. As soon as the bars come out of the oven, brush with the preserves.
  • Cool completely and cut into 12 bars, about 4 by1 1/2" each.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 serving

Daily Values

Calories
Amount Per Serving 229
% Daily Value*
  • Total Fat
    Amount Per Serving 8.87g
    % Daily Value 11%
    • Saturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0.771g
    • Trans Fat
      Amount Per Serving 0g
    • Polyunsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 3.599g
    • Monounsaturated Fat
      Amount Per Serving 3.809g
  • Cholesterol
    Amount Per Serving 18mg
    % Daily Value 6%
  • Sodium
    Amount Per Serving 63mg
    % Daily Value 3%
  • Total Carbohydrate
    Amount Per Serving 34.24g
    % Daily Value 12%
    • Dietary Fiber
      Amount Per Serving 2.8g
      % Daily Value 10%
    • Total Sugars
      Amount Per Serving 19.09g
      Includes -g Added Sugars
  • Protein
    Amount Per Serving 5.54g

Nutrients Declaration Requirement

  • Vitamin A
    Amount Per Serving 1mcg
    % Daily Value 0%
  • Vitamin C
    Amount Per Serving 1mg
    % Daily Value 1%
  • Vitamin D
    Amount Per Serving -mcg
    % Daily Value -%
  • Calcium
    Amount Per Serving 1mg
    % Daily Value 0%
  • Iron
    Amount Per Serving 6mg
    % Daily Value 33%
  • Potassium
    Amount Per Serving 131mg
    % Daily Value 3%

Nutrition summary:

  • Calories 229 KCal
  • Fat 8.87 g
  • Carbs 34.24 g
  • Protein 5.54 g

There are 229 calories in 1 serving of Walnut & Dried Cherry Bars.

How long would it take to burn off 229 KCal?

Basketball

23 minutes

Cycling (10 MPH)

31 minutes

Jogging

18 minutes

Running

15 minutes

Swimming (crawl, moderate pace)

22 minutes

Walking

26 minutes

Weight Training

26 minutes

Values estimated based on person weighing 160 lbs.

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