Fruit and Oat Bar

A Fruit and Oat Bar is a convenient, baked snack bar made primarily from rolled oats, a sweetener like honey or maple syrup, and a variety of dried or fresh fruits such as raisins, cranberries, or apricots. Originating from the broader category of granola bars, this wholesome treat is a staple in health-conscious and on-the-go food cultures, particularly popular in North America and Europe.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This bar is typically a good source of complex carbohydrates from the oats, providing sustained energy, along with dietary fiber. Depending on the recipe, it can contain moderate amounts of healthy fats and a small amount of protein, with a typical serving ranging from 150 to 250 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	3 g
Carbs	38 g
Fat	6 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	18 g
Sodium	100 mg
Iron	2 mg
Magnesium	40 mg
Phosphorus	80 mg
Potassium	150 mg
Zinc	1 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	0.2 mg
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg
Manganese	1.5 mg

Per 1 bar (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents the modern demand for portable, 'functional' foods that bridge the gap between a snack and a meal. Nutritionally, its uniqueness lies in the combination of soluble fiber from oats (beta-glucan) with the natural vitamins and antioxidants from fruit, making it a more nutrient-dense alternative to many processed snacks.