Applesauce Energy Bars

Yield: 24 bars

Ingredients

1 C applesauce
2 C oatmeal
1 C coarsely chopped mixed nuts
1 C sweetened coconut flakes
1 C dried fruit bits
⅔ C brown sugar
2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp baking soda
½ C melted butter, cooled
1 egg


Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Combine oats, flour, nuts, coconut, fruit, brown sugar, cinnamon and baking soda in large mixing bowl. In separate bowl, mix butter, applesauce, and egg.
3. Stir applesauce mixture into dry ingredients until just combined.
4. Spread mixture into lightly greased 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
5. Bake 20-25 minutes, until lightly browned.
6. Remove from oven and cool before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Information Per Serving
150 Calories; 6 g fat; 20 mg cholesterol; 105 mg sodium; 24 g carbohydrates; 2 g fiber; 3 g protein.