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Chocolate Apple Bars

Children will need help from an adult! Don't forget to drink water while you hike.

Yield: 12 servings

Serving Size: 1 bar

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Bake Time: 30 - 40 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup + 1 Tbsp all- purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 3/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup packed dark brown
    sugar
  • 1/4 cup margarine or butter
  • 1 cup cinnamon-flavored applesauce
  • 1/2 cup + 2 Tbsp golden raisins
  • 3 ounces quick rolled oats
  • 1 ounce semi-sweet chocolate mini-morsels

 

Equipment:

  • 9 x 13 baking pan, sprayed with cooking spray
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Mixing spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Zip-top bags
Nutrition Facts:

Calories:
Total Fat
Saturated Fat
Cholesterol
Carbohydrate
Fiber
Protein
Sodium

186
5g
1g
0mg
33g
3g
3g
199mg

   

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
  2. In medium mixing bowl, combine flours, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, and set aside.
  3. In large bowl, beat sugar and margarine until fluffy. Add applesauce.
  4. Alternate adding flour mixture and applesauce mixture to large bowl, mixing between each addition.
  5. Stir in raisins, rolled oats, and chocolate mini-morsels.
  6. Spread batter evenly into pan.
  7. Bake 30 – 40 minutes, or until golden brown.
  8. Remove pan from oven and cool completely.
  9. Cut into 12 bars.

To Serve:

  • Pack individual serving sizes in a zip-top bag.

Fun Fact: Make your own special blend of applesauce using sweet and tart apples and a pinch of cinnamon!

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