OATMEAL, APPLE AND PEANUT BUTTER BARS

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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.

Provided by GIBride01

Categories     Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 25 bars, 25 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.7, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 21.8, Sodium 151.8, Carbohydrate 29.7, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 15.2, Protein 4.3

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