CHOCOLATE-APPLESAUCE-FLAX SEED BARS

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This is a variation of a recipe from "Desserts for Diabetics" by Mabel Cavaiani. This is very easy to make, and they stay moist for a couple days (they never last longer around here!) DO NOT try using cold applesauce--doesn't work! You can make these non-diabetic friendly by using all sugar. NOTE: The flax seed is whole seed, not ground.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 35m

Yield 18 bars, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
3/4 cup Splenda granular, sugar substitute
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon allspice
3 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa powder
1 tablespoon flax seed (whole, not ground)
1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/3 cup canola oil
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (or pecans)
1/4 cup raisins (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Place flour, sugar, Splenda, flax seeds, cocoa and spices in a mixer bowl and mix at low speed to blend well.
  • Heat applesauce in a glass bowl in microwave for about 2 minutes until hot. Stir in baking soda. (DO NOT USE COLD APPLESAUCE!).
  • Add to dry mix with oil, nuts and raisins. Mix at medium speed until creamy. Spread batter into baking pan.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes, or until bars pull away from sides of pan. Cool on wire rack. Cut into 18 bars.
  • Exchanges: 1 starch and 1 fat; or 1 carbohydrate choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.4, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 141, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.9, Protein 2.3

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