Applesauce Energy Bars

          

These bars are great for an added boost of energy when you are on-the-go or a quick breakfast to start the day.

Original recipe makes 24 servings

Ingredients

1 cup Mott’s® Natural Applesauce
3 cups quick cooking oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
1 cup dried fruit bits
2/3 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 cup melted butter, cooled
1 egg

Directions

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

Nutrition

Calories: 145 kcal
Carbohydrates: 22 g
Cholesterol: 19 mg
Fat: 5.7 g
Fiber: 1.7 g
Protein: 2.4 g
Sodium: 147 mg