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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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I made these for my Baci ( grandmother in Polish) because she has to watch her blood sugar. Loving her with all my being makes me worry about her well-being. I decided to try this recipe (and another Oatmeal Bar recipe) and give her an alternative to eating baked goods for a quick fix. She preferred the other recipe and recommends this recipe to those who like Grape Nuts. She says the bars reminded her of Grape Nuts pudding. Ingredients:
3 cups grape-nuts cereal |
1 cup skim milk (or soy milk) |
1 cup unsweetened applesauce |
1 cup raisins |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
2. OPTIONAL: You don't have to do this (blame it on my paranoia and perfectionism), but I boiled water and added the raisins in order to plump them and remove any surface sugars.
3. Mix all ingredients together.
4. Pour into a non-stick 9 inch square baking dish.
5. Bake for 35 minutes or until firm.
6. Cool and cut into 12 squares.
7. NOTE: To add some interesting or favorite taste variations, add one or more tsp of any flavor extract (or any combination): coconut, banana, almond, mint, or cocoa powder.
8. Various spices can also be added: nutmeg, allspice, cinnamon, ginger, clove, lemon and orange peel.
9. You can add other extracts or spices such as: 1/2- 1 tsp.
10. or combination of: coconut, banana, almond extracts, cocoa powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ginger, clove, lemon and orange peel.
11. These bars keep well in the freezer and are excellent for traveling.
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