Lower-Fat Peanut Chocolate Chip Trail Bars |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 27 Minutes |
Ready In: 42 Minutes Servings: 21 |
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These are moist brownie like bars with just the right amount of chocolate and peanuts. This recipe was originally high fat, but I successfully substitute applesauce for most of the margarine. Excellent served warm, although still very good cool. Ingredients:
1 cup whole wheat flour |
1/2 cup all-purpose flour |
1 1/2 cups raisin bran cereal (bran flakes will also work) |
3/4 cup quick oats |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
1/4 cup margarine |
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce |
2/3 cup sugar |
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed |
2 large eggs |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/2 cup coconut (optional) |
3/4 cup chocolate chips |
3/4 cup roasted unsalted peanuts, chopped |
Directions:
1. Stir together flour, cereal, oats, baking soda, and baking powder.
2. In a separate bowl, beat margarine, sugar, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla.
3. Add flour mixture to wet ingredients; Stir together.
4. Add in all coconut, 1/2 cup chocolate chips, and about 2/3 cup peanuts.
5. Spread batter evenly into a greased 9 x 13 baking pan.
6. Sprinkle the top of the batter evenly with remaining chocolate chips and peanuts; lightly press them down on batter.
7. Bake at 350°F for 23-27 minutes, until top is lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.
8. Cool in pan on a rack.
9. When cool, cut into 21 bars.
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