Oatmeal, Apple and Peanut Butter Bars |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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I have had this recipe for years and recently started making it after not finding any other oatmeal bars that were a nice combination of good nutrition and good flavor. Not overly sweet and fattening like a cookie, but not so ultra healthy they aren't appealing to kids. You can adapt the recipe, adding any dried fruit you like, use part whole wheat, add some ground flax, my 3 year old likes adding some mini chocolate chips on top. Can't argue with that! Great for breakfast or a afternoon snack. Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter |
1/4 cup applesauce |
1/2 cup peanut butter |
1 cup brown sugar |
1/3 cup granulated sugar |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
2 eggs |
1 1/2 cups flour |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
1 teaspoon cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
3 cups oatmeal |
1 cup raisins |
Directions:
1. Beat butter, apple sauce and peanut butter together until smooth. Add sugars and vanilla, beat until creamy. Add eggs, beating one at a time until blended. In another bowl, add baking soda, baking powder , cinnamon and salt to flour and mix. Add flour mix to batter, stirring until no flour is visible. Add oats and fruit, mixing gently. Spoon into a 9 x 13 pan coated with cooking spray. Bake for 15-18 minutes in 350 degree oven. Cut into squares when cool.
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