Extreme Low-Fat Buttermilk-Bran Breakfast Squares |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 50 Minutes |
Ready In: 70 Minutes Servings: 9 |
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Applesauce takes the place of butter to make these very low-fat! - feel free to add in some raisins. Ingredients:
1/2 cup boiling water |
1/2 cup all-bran cereal |
1 large egg (or use 1/4 cup egg substitute) |
1 cup buttermilk (use low fat if desired) |
1/2 cup sugar (can use more sugar, or use sweetener equivalent to 1/2 cup) |
1/4 cup applesauce |
3/4 cup whole wheat flour |
1/2 cup all-purpose white flour |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 cup bran buds (kellogg's all bran cereal preferred) or 1 cup 100% all-bran cereal (kellogg's all bran cereal preferred) |
Directions:
1. Set oven to 350°F.
2. Grease an 8 x 8-inch baking pan.
3. In a small heat-proof bowl mix together the 1/2 cup All Bran cereal with boiling water; let stand until softened.
4. In a large bowl mix/whisk egg (or egg substitute) buttermilk, sugar and applesauce; add in the softened bran/water mixture to the egg mixture.
5. In a bowl mix together both flours, baking soda and salt; add to the wet mixture; mix only just until combined.
6. Stir in the 1 cup Bran Buds or 100% Bran cereal with a wooden spoon.
7. Transfer the mixture to prepared baking pan.
8. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the bars test done.
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