Mom's Apple Bars Recipe

Craving a moist, spicy treat? These hearty apple bars are packed with whole grains and the warm spice of cinnamon and nutmeg. A healthier twist on a classic, you can control the sweetness with Splenda or a blend of sugar and Splenda. The thick, brownie-like batter is surprisingly easy to make and bakes up beautifully. Perfect for a cozy afternoon or a bake sale hit! This recipe easily halves for smaller batches.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 195 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mom's Apple Bars

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How to Make Mom's Apple Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 13x9x2 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup wheat germ, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg.
  3. In a large bowl, combine 4 medium apples (peeled, cored, and diced), ¾ cup granulated sugar (or Splenda blend to taste), ½ cup vegetable oil, 1 cup chopped walnuts, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients (step 2) to the wet ingredients (step 3), stirring gently with a wooden spoon until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  6. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached (it shouldn't be completely clean).
  7. Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before sprinkling with sifted confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

78g

Fat

5g

Carbs

9g