Ingredients for Chocolate Applesauce Flax Seed Bars
- All Purpose Flour
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (or substitute with sugar substitute to taste)
- Splenda Granular
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Allspice
- Dutch Processed Cocoa Powder
- Flax Seed
- Unsweetened Applesauce
- Baking Soda
- Canola Oil
- Walnuts
- ½ cup raisins (optional)
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How to Make Chocolate Applesauce Flax Seed Bars
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ¾ cup granulated sugar (or substitute with sugar substitute to taste), ½ cup packed brown sugar, 2 tablespoons flax seeds (whole), ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon nutmeg. Mix on low speed until well combined.
- In a separate microwave-safe bowl, heat 1 cup unsweetened applesauce for 1-2 minutes, or until warm and softened.
- Stir the baking soda into the warm applesauce until it foams slightly.
- Add the applesauce mixture, ½ cup vegetable oil, ½ cup chopped nuts (optional), and ½ cup raisins (optional) to the dry ingredients.
- Mix on medium speed until the batter is smooth and creamy.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting.
- Cut into 18 bars.
- Nutritional Information (per bar, approximate): 1 starch exchange and 1 fat exchange; or 1 carbohydrate choice (adjust based on sugar substitute used).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
5 g
Sugar
15g
Fat
3g
Carbs
5g
