Apple Cheddar Granola Bar Servings: 12, 2 bars each Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 24 mins Ingredients: 2 cup flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup applesauce 2 eggs 1/4 cup apple juice concentrate, thawed 1/4 cup canola oil 2-1/2 cup low fat granola 2 cups (16 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. Combine applesauce, eggs, apple juice concentrate, and oil. Blend with a whisk. Stir in flour mixture, 2 cups of granola, and 1-1/2 cups of cheese. Spread into a lightly greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Top bars with remaining cheese and 1/2 cup granola. Bake 20 to 24 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Let stand at least 10 minutes; cut into bars. Serve warm or at room temperature. Nutritional Facts Per Serving: Calories 300 kcal Total Fat 13 g Sat Fat 4.5 g Cholesterol 55 mg Sodium 280 mg Total Carb 36 g Dietary Fiber 2 g Protein 10 g Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 15% "Energy" bars are popular because they’re quick and convenient. Here’s a way to make your own bars when you have the time. Then you can carry them along when you need a really quick snack. Remember, think of snacking as an opportunity to provide your body with some of the daily recommended foods from the Food Pyramid. This recipe contains fruit, grains and dairy. It is fun too because it mixes ingredients in an unexpected way: have you ever had a snack bar that contains cheese before? Everyone knows how good apples and cheese taste together; well, here’s a way to combine these flavors into a healthy, convenient snack. This bar makes a great after school snack with a glass of low or non-fat milk. Add on a piece of fresh fruit if you like too.
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