OATMEAL COCONUT BARS

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I personally don't like coconut so I leave it out and sometimes add dried fruit. This recipe is from American Profile

Provided by Ceezie

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h20m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup quick oats
1 1/2 cups apple juice
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
3/4 cup shredded sweetened coconut, divided
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 cups grated carrots
2 eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Grease a 13-by-9-inch baking pan.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine oatmeal and apple juice. Cover and heat on high 2 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Combine flour, wheat germ, 1/2 cup coconut, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, applesauce, carrots and eggs. Fold into flour mixture. Add oatmeal mixture and stir until just blended.
  • Spoon into baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup coconut. Bake 50 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool and cut into bars.

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