Holiday Ornament Bars

Makes 16 servings
1 serving is 90 kcals, 2g protein, 18g carbohydrate, 1g fiber, 2g fat

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup raisins1
• 1/2 tablespoons apple juice
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
  
• 1/2 cup rolled oats
  
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
  
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  
• 1/4 cup apple sauce
  
• 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana
  
• 1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk (or- 2 Tbsp sour cream + 2 Tbsp milk)
  
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  
• 2 large egg whites
  
• 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
  
• Cooking spray
  
• Optional: 1 tablespoon powdered sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Combine the raisins apple juice in a microwave-safe bowl.
3. Microwave at high for 1 minute, and set aside.
4. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife.
5. Combine flour and the next 5 ingredients (flour through cinnamon) in a bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Set aside.
   
6. Combine brown sugar and apple sauce in a large bowl, and beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended.
7. Add banana and next 3 ingredients (banana through egg whites), beating well.
8. Add the flour mixture, beating just until combined.
9. Stir in raisin mixture and walnuts.
   
10. Spread the batter into an 8-inch square baking pan coated with cooking spray.
11. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until golden.
12. Cool the bars completely on a wire rack.
13. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired.

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