Oatmeal Raisin Bar

An Oatmeal Raisin Bar is a chewy, baked snack bar primarily made from rolled oats, raisins, and a binder like butter or oil, often sweetened with brown sugar or honey. It's a popular, convenient treat found in home baking and commercial snack aisles, particularly in North America and Europe.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This bar is typically high in carbohydrates, especially from oats and added sugars, and provides a good source of dietary fiber. A standard commercial bar contains roughly 150-250 calories, with modest amounts of iron and B vitamins from the oats.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	250 kcal
Protein	3 g
Carbs	42 g
Fat	9 g
Fiber	2 g
Sugar	22 g
Sodium	120 mg
Iron	2 mg
Calcium	30 mg
Potassium	150 mg
Magnesium	25 mg
Phosphorus	60 mg
Zinc	0.5 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	0.1 mg
Vitamin B6	0.05 mg

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

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's a staple of the 'healthy snack' or 'lunchbox' category, often perceived as a wholesome alternative to candy. Nutritionally, the soluble fiber from oats, known as beta-glucan, is unique for its potential to support heart health.