5 Better-for-You Dessert Bars

Enjoy low-fat, low-sugar versions of your favorite recipes

By WomansDay.com Staff

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Photo by: Kana Okada

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Sweet and snack-sized, dessert bars are an irresistible treat. The only problem? They’re typically loaded with fat and sugar. Instead of fighting your craving for something sweet, try whipping up one of these five bars, which have been transformed into heart-healthy fare thanks to clever substitutions (applesauce, egg whites, whole-wheat flour) and tasty additions (chocolate chips, nuts, dried fruit). The result is healthy versions of classic favorites that’ll leave you satisfied—sans sugar overload.

Dessert Bar Recipes:

1. Ginger Bars

2. Better-for-You Brownies

3. No-Bake Peanut Butter Crunch Bars

4. Monkey Bars

5. Apricot-Almond Bars

Photographs by Kana Okada.