CHOCOLATE-APPLESAUCE-FLAX SEED BARS

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This is a variation of a recipe from "Desserts for Diabetics" by Mabel Cavaiani. This is very easy to make, and they stay moist for a couple days (they never last longer around here!) DO NOT try using cold applesauce--doesn't work! You can make these non-diabetic friendly by using all sugar. NOTE: The flax seed is whole seed, not ground.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 35m

Yield 18 bars, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
3/4 cup Splenda granular, sugar substitute
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon allspice
3 tablespoons Dutch-processed cocoa powder
1 tablespoon flax seed (whole, not ground)
1 1/2 cups unsweetened applesauce
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/3 cup canola oil
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (or pecans)
1/4 cup raisins (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Spray a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Place flour, sugar, Splenda, flax seeds, cocoa and spices in a mixer bowl and mix at low speed to blend well.
  • Heat applesauce in a glass bowl in microwave for about 2 minutes until hot. Stir in baking soda. (DO NOT USE COLD APPLESAUCE!).
  • Add to dry mix with oil, nuts and raisins. Mix at medium speed until creamy. Spread batter into baking pan.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes, or until bars pull away from sides of pan. Cool on wire rack. Cut into 18 bars.
  • Exchanges: 1 starch and 1 fat; or 1 carbohydrate choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 136.4, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 141, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.9, Protein 2.3

sk sohan
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These bars are the perfect afternoon snack. They're sweet and satisfying without being too heavy.


Lynette Smith
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover chocolate chips. I always have a bag of chocolate chips in my pantry and these bars are a great way to use them up.


Steven Ayala
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I love the way these bars freeze. I can make a batch and then freeze them for later. They're always fresh and delicious.


kamal hossain
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These bars are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast or snack. They're filling and satisfying.


Narendra Bist (Nare)
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I made these bars for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious they were.


Aniyah Colbert
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These bars are a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables. My kids love them!


Samay Mohammadi
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I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these bars without any problems. They turned out great!


Sagar GC
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I'm always looking for healthy snacks for my kids and these bars fit the bill perfectly. They're made with whole wheat flour and they're sweetened with honey.


Bijay Rijal
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These bars are so easy to make and they're so delicious. I love the combination of chocolate and applesauce.


Abdulrahman zahid
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're a great way to use up leftover applesauce.


Kaleah Morrison
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These bars are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I love the texture of the flax seeds.


Benard Mobagi
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I'm not a huge fan of applesauce, but these bars were surprisingly good. The chocolate flavor really shines through.


Mahoi Cathrine shirley
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them!


Mpho Gopane
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These bars are delicious and healthy too! I feel good about giving them to my kids as a snack.


Love Me
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I love how easy these bars are to make. I didn't have any flax seed on hand, so I used chia seeds instead and they turned out great.


Naima Akter
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These bars were a huge hit with my family! They're so moist and flavorful, and the chocolate-applesauce combination is divine. I'll definitely be making these again soon.