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applesauce engery bars

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Recipe by
Nancy Lopez
@Amareels
Amarillo, TX

This is the sort of homey recipe that makes home cooking so great. When you make this Energy Bar, you will be surprised by the explosions of different flavors and textures.

yield 16 Bars
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For applesauce engery bars

  • 1 c
    apple cinnamon sauce
  • 3 c
    oats, quick cooking
  • 1 c
    flour
  • 1 c
    peanuts
  • 1/4 c
    pistachios
  • 1/3 c
    golden raisins
  • 1/3 c
    craisins
  • 1/3 c
    dates, chopped
  • 2/3 c
    brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 c
    butter (melted)
  • 1
    egg
  • 1/4 c
    semi-sweet chocolate chips

How To Make applesauce engery bars

  • 1
    Preheat Oven to 350 Degrees F.
  • 2
    Combine oats, flour, nuts, fruit bits, brown sugar, and baking soda in a large mixing bowl. In separate bowl mix together melted butter, apple sauce and egg. Stir the applesauce mixture into dry ingredients until just combined.
  • 3
    Spread mixture into lightly greased 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top and press down with a spatula. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove from oven and cool before cutting into squares.
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