LOWER-FAT PEANUT CHOCOLATE CHIP TRAIL BARS

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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.

Provided by LUv 2 BaKE

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 42m

Yield 21 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

  • Stir together flour, cereal, oats, baking soda, and baking powder.
  • In a separate bowl, beat margarine, sugar, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla.
  • Add flour mixture to wet ingredients; Stir together.
  • Add in all coconut, 1/2 cup chocolate chips, and about 2/3 cup peanuts.
  • Spread batter evenly into a greased 9 x 13" baking pan.
  • Sprinkle the top of the batter evenly with remaining chocolate chips and peanuts; lightly press them down on batter.
  • Bake at 350°F for 23-27 minutes, until top is lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan on a rack.
  • When cool, cut into 21 bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.9, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 17.7, Sodium 121.5, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 16.8, Protein 4

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