Best 7 Stress Relief Applesauce Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Stress Relief Applesauce Bars, a delightful treat that combines the goodness of applesauce with a symphony of flavors and textures. This delightful recipe features a tender oat crust, a sweet and tangy applesauce filling, and a delectable streusel topping, resulting in a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Not only are these bars a culinary delight, but they also offer a stress-relieving experience with the incorporation of calming ingredients like chamomile and lavender. Discover the art of relaxation and indulge in the symphony of flavors with our Stress Relief Applesauce Bars.

**Additional Recipes:**

- Soothing Chamomile Applesauce: Experience the calming effects of chamomile in this simple yet flavorful applesauce recipe.

- Lavender-Infused Streusel Topping: Elevate your Stress Relief Applesauce Bars with a fragrant and calming lavender-infused streusel topping.

- Refreshing Chamomile Tea: Complement your Stress Relief Applesauce Bars with a warm and soothing cup of chamomile tea, enhancing the relaxation experience.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CREAMY ICED APPLESAUCE BARS



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Like smooth apple sherbet without the bite, this unique dessert will charm your taste buds! A perfect summer treat. Do not leave out the poppy seeds. Serve with a dollop of dulce de leche!

Provided by idahoo

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups applesauce
½ cup milk
½ cup warm water
½ cup orange juice
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon poppy seeds, or more to taste
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground nutmeg
¼ cup dulce de leche, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Blend applesauce, milk, warm water, orange juice, poppy seeds, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a blender until smooth. Pour into a loaf pan, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze until very cold, at least 1 to 2 hours. Cut into squares or bars and top with a dollop of dulce de leche.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.2 calories, Carbohydrate 43.7 g, Cholesterol 4.9 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 56.6 mg, Sugar 38.2 g

APPLESAUCE ENERGY BARS



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Not overly sweet, chewy, and moist these are really good! The sweetness comes from the applesauce, honey and raisins. Great for a quick light snack. Toasting the oats with the butter on the stove top just adds to the great flavor. Yum!

Provided by Rhonda Wheeler

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 c butter
1 c raisins
1/4 c applesauce
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/4 c oatmeal, uncooked
1 c chopped nuts
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
2 eggs, beaten
1/3 c honey

Steps:

  • 1. Stir raisins, applesauce and vanilla; set aside.
  • 2. Melt butter in pan over medium heat and add oatmeal and nuts stirring constantly; 3-4 minutes.
  • 3. Stir in cinnamon and salt; cook 1 minute.
  • 4. Pour mixture from pan into a bowl.
  • 5. Stir eggs and honey into raisin mixture.
  • 6. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Spread into 8x8 buttered pan and bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

APPLESAUCE BARS



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These low-cholesterol applesauce bars couldn't be easier to make or better to eat! Applesauce creates a moist texture without the fat of oil, and sweet golden raisins compliment the cinnamon-spice flavor. -Stephanie Bosma, Madison, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 20 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup sugar
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup canola oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup golden raisins
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons fat-free milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, applesauce and oil until well blended. In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, nutmeg and cloves; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Stir in raisins. , Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , In a small bowl, beat the confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to achieve a glaze consistency. Spread over warm bars. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

APPLESAUCE BARS



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Moist and spicy bar cookies with frosting. An easy and quick after school snack. Also goes great at carry-ins and bake sales. You can also just sprinkle with confectioners sugar instead of frosting.

Provided by Debbie Borsick

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

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

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • 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.
  • Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are golden. Cool in the pan over a wire rack.
  • 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 : Calories 130.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 162.4 mg, Sugar 17.3 g

APPLESAUCE BARS



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I ran across this recipe a few weeks ago in one of my cooking magazines and wanted to post them. You can either use the chunky applesauce or the regular applesauce in this recipe. It tastes great with both. PS. I made these this weekend for my son who just loves these, I made these with Splenda.

Provided by litldarlin

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 56 bars

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups applesauce
1 cup chopped pecans or 1 cup walnuts
1 cup raisins
powdered sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • In a bowl or other container, mix flour with baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream butter with sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
  • Stir in flour mixture.
  • Add applesauce, pecans and raisins and stir until blended.
  • Pour into a greased and floured 15x10x1-inch jelly roll pan.
  • Bake in preheated 350° oven 25 minutes, or until done.
  • Cool applesauce bars on rack then cut in 2-1/2 x 1-inch bars and sprinkle with sifted powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 11.9, Sodium 39, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 5.2, Protein 1

MAKEOVER OATMEAL BARS



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These delicious bars are even more moist and chewier than the original recipe, but with all the old-fashioned oatmeal flavor and only half the fat! Clyde Williams - Chambersburg, PA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, applesauce, oil and syrup until well blended. , In a small bowl, combine the oats, flour, baking soda, salt and allspice; gradually beat into applesauce mixture until blended. Stir in raisins., Spread batter into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

ABSOLUTE STRESS



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One is enough to relieve most stress levels!

Provided by David

Categories     Drinks Recipes     Cocktail Recipes     Vodka Drinks Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 fluid ounce vodka
1 fluid ounce dark rum
1 fluid ounce peach schnapps
1 fluid ounce orange juice
1 fluid ounce cranberry juice

Steps:

  • In a cocktail shaker, combine vodka, rum, peach liqueur, orange juice and cranberry juice. Shake well.
  • Pour over ice in a tall glass and garnish with a slice of orange and a cherry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.5 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 3.4 mg, Sugar 18.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose the Right Apples: Use a variety of apples for a complex flavor. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn are all good choices.
  • Simmer the Apples: Simmering the apples in apple juice or water helps to soften them and release their natural sweetness.
  • Use Fresh Lemon Juice: Fresh lemon juice adds a bright, citrusy flavor to the applesauce. It also helps to prevent the apples from browning.
  • Add Spices: Spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger can enhance the flavor of the applesauce. You can also add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness.
  • Make Ahead: Applesauce can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.
  • Serve Warm or Cold: Applesauce can be served warm or cold. It's a great addition to breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Conclusion:

These stress relief applesauce bars are the perfect way to relax and de-stress. The combination of apples, oats, and spices creates a delicious and comforting treat that will help you to unwind after a long day. So next time you're feeling stressed, try baking a batch of these applesauce bars. You won't be disappointed.

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