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Cinnamon Apple Bars

The exquisite aroma of cinnamon, apples, and brown sugar baking will make it hard to wait for this treat to come out of the oven.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 18, 2 bars per serving

Ingredients

Cooking spray
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup canned unsweetened apple slices or canned pears in fruit juice, drained, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup cranberry applesauce or unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup egg substitute
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons canola or corn oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 13 x 9 x 2-inch metal baking pan with cooking spray.

    Step 2

    In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and baking soda.

    Step 3

    In another medium bowl, stir together the remaining ingredients. Add the flour mixture, stirring until just moistened. Pour the batter into the baking pan.

    Step 4

    Bake for 20 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool on a cooling rack for 10 minutes. Cut into 36 bars.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 5

    (Per Serving)

    Step 6

    Calories: 123

    Step 7

    Total Fat: 1.5g

    Step 8

    Saturated: 0.0g

    Step 9

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 10

    Polyunsaturated: 0.5g

    Step 11

    Monounsaturated: 1.0g

    Step 12

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 13

    Sodium: 68mg

    Step 14

    Carbohydrates: 25g

    Step 15

    Fiber: 1g

    Step 16

    Sugars: 14g

    Step 17

    Protein: 2g

    Step 18

    Dietary Exchanges

    Step 19

    1 1/2 Carbohydrate

    Step 20

    1/2 Fat

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