Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 1 1/4 cups (150g)
- Rolled oats: 1 cup (150g)
- Brown sugar: 1/2 cup (100g)
- Baking soda: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (2g)
- Unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes: 1/2 cup (115g)
- Applesauce: 1 cup (250g)
- Walnuts, chopped: 1/2 cup (50g)
- Raisins: 1/2 cup (50g)
- Cinnamon: 1/2 teaspoon (2g)
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
30-35 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (easy-to-moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- Use your fingers to work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the applesauce, walnuts, raisins, and cinnamon.
- Stir the applesauce mixture into the crumb mixture until just combined.
- Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before cutting into bars and serving.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (1 bar):
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 10g (6g saturated)
- Cholesterol: 5mg
- Sodium: 140mg
- Carbohydrates: 36g (4g dietary fiber, 17g sugar)
- Protein: 3g
Dish Characteristics:
- Sweet and tangy
- Soft and chewy
- Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dessert
User Comments:
- "These bars were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! The applesauce gives them the perfect amount of moisture and sweetness."
- "I love the combination of applesauce, walnuts, and raisins in these bars. They're like a taste of apple pie in every bite."
- "These bars are so versatile! I've had them for breakfast, as a snack, and even as a dessert. They're always a hit."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have any walnuts on hand, you can substitute pecans or almonds.
- You can also add other dried fruit to these bars, such as dried cranberries or cherries.
- These bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
