Heavenly Oat Squares with Greek Yogurt and Pecans

Prep Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 10

Ingredients:

• 2 cups oats
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 eggs
• 6 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1/2 cup shredded carrots
• 1/4 cup raisins

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare Pan: Spray a square pan with cooking spray and line it with foil, making sure to lightly spray the foil with oil.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, chopped pecans, baking powder, cinnamon, ground ginger, baking soda, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well.
4. Prepare Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together plain Greek yogurt, eggs, brown sugar, applesauce, shredded carrots, and raisins until well combined.
5. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until everything is well combined.
6. Transfer to Pan: Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly.
7. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Cool: Allow the oat squares to cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
9. Transfer and Cut: Carefully lift the foil from the pan and transfer the oat square onto a cutting board. Cut into squares or bars of your desired size.
10. Serve: Allow the squares to cool completely before serving. Enjoy your high-protein oat squares with a delightful crunch of pecans!

Nutritional Information (per serving, assuming 10 servings):

• Calories: Approximately 160 kcal
• Total Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Monounsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g
• Cholesterol: 35mg
• Sodium: 120mg
• Potassium: 130mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 21g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3g
  • Sugars: 8g
• Protein: 5g

Note: Nutritional information is approximate and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes. Adjust quantities based on your dietary needs and preferences.