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Apple Bran Bars Recipe

These irresistible Apple Bran Bars are a recipe straight from a beloved childcare center cook! Kids and adults alike will rave over these wholesome and delicious bars, perfect for a healthy snack or dessert. The moist, subtly sweet crumbly texture is balanced perfectly with the juicy sweetness of apples and the wholesome goodness of bran. Get ready to make a batch that disappears in minutes!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 284.9 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Bran Bars

  • 1 cup All-Bran cereal
  • ½ cup skim milk
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Nutmeg
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 2 cups peeled and diced apples
  • ½ teaspoon salt

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How to Make Apple Bran Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  3. In a medium bowl, soak 1 cup of bran cereal in ½ cup of milk until softened (about 5 minutes).
  4. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
  5. In a separate bowl, cream together ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter and ¾ cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  6. Add 2 large egg whites to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.
  7. Stir in 2 cups peeled and diced apples and the soaked bran mixture.
  8. Gradually add the dry ingredients (flour mixture) to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  9. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  10. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  11. Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

31 g

Sugar

86g

Fat

33g

Carbs

15g

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