Oatmeal, Apple and Peanut Butter Bars

Submitted by GIBride01

"I have had this recipe for years and recently started making it after not finding any other oatmeal bars that were a nice combination of good nutrition and good flavor. Not overly sweet and fattening like a cookie, but not so ultra healthy they aren't appealing to kids. You can adapt the recipe, adding any dried fruit you like, use part whole wheat, add some ground flax, my 3 year old likes adding some mini chocolate chips on top. Can't argue with that! Great for breakfast or a afternoon snack."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 25 bars
• Serves: 25

ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 1⁄4 cup applesauce
• 1⁄2 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 eggs
• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups oatmeal
• 1 cup raisins

directions

1. Beat butter, apple sauce and peanut butter together until smooth. Add sugars and vanilla, beat until creamy. Add eggs, beating one at a time until blended. In another bowl, add baking soda, baking powder , cinnamon and salt to flour and mix. Add flour mix to batter, stirring until no flour is visible. Add oats and fruit, mixing gently. Spoon into a 9 x 13 pan coated with cooking spray. Bake for 15-18 minutes in 350 degree oven. Cut into squares when cool.