Applesauce Bars

Applesauce bars are a delicious and healthy snack option that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Made with simple ingredients such as applesauce, oats, and a variety of spices, these bars are a convenient and portable way to satisfy your sweet tooth while getting a dose of fruit and whole grains. Whether you are looking for a quick breakfast on the go, a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, or a satisfying dessert, applesauce bars are a versatile and tasty treat.

Applesauce Bars
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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

45 mins

Servings:

20

Yield:

1 - 9x13 inch pan

Ingredients

Applesauce Bars
¼ cup butter or margarine, softened
⅔ cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup applesauce
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Applesauce Bars

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix together the butter, brown sugar and egg until smooth. Stir in applesauce. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and pumpkin pie spice; stir into the applesauce mixture until well blended. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are golden. Cool in the pan over a wire rack.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix together the confectioners' sugar and margarine. Stir in vanilla and milk until smooth. Spread over cooled bars before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

130

Calories

4g

Fat

23g

Carbs

1g

Protein

Complement

What makes applesauce bars so popular is their versatility and their ability to be customized to suit individual tastes. You can add nuts, dried fruit, or chocolate chips to the mix to create a bar that is tailored to your preferences. Additionally, applesauce bars are a great way to use up any leftover applesauce you may have in your pantry, making them a budget-friendly and waste-reducing option. With their chewy texture and natural sweetness, applesauce bars are a delightful way to enjoy the flavors of fall year-round.