How can I reduce the sugar in this oatmeal bar recipe?
I made this recipe for oatmeal bars, following the instructions with just a couple changes. Although they turned out well, I would like to reduce the sugar content while still preserving the texture of the bars. They are currently somewhat dense and a bit crumbly but still hold together, and I'd like them to either stay that way or be lighter and less crumbly. What changes could I make to achieve this?
Here is specifically what I did:
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter (Jif)
- 2 beaten eggs
- 3/4 cups white sugar
- 3 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp each of baking soda, salt, cinnamon
- 1 cup raisins cooked in 5 tbsp water, including water
- 4 tbsp whole milk plus enough more to make the dough hold together
Mixed everything together and baked in a greased 9x13 glass pan in a 375 degree oven for 15 minutes.
Best Answer
You could try putting some medjool dates in a food processor then grinding them down into a powder! Lots of vegan and paleo recipes use dates instead of sugar as a healthier and less sweet option.
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Answer 2
Ok, so just attacking the sugar content and texture I would suggest replacing the 3/4 cup white sugar with
- 1/4 cup white sugar,
- 1/4 brown sugar, the molasses will help your texture (think 'chocolate chip cookie')
- and 1 tablespoon honey (along with this you should probably reduce the milk by 1 tablespoon)
A sugar free peanut butter will also help (but may be at the sacrifice of texture, YMMV)
Another good substitution would be craisins for the raisins.
(since I know you also want to boost the protein, you might add in some dark chocolate chips or cocoa powder)
Answer 3
You can cut the sugar to 1/2 cup, given that raisins included in the recipe.
To make the bars lighter, try adding 3/4 cup butter or coconut oil and 1 teaspoon of baking powder.
Answer 4
I routinely reduce sugar in cake and cookie recipes without any discernible difference in the final product.
I have a similar recipe that I make with 1/2 cup of sugar. My family loves them.
Answer 5
Try adding 3/4 cup of butter or coconut oil.
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