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6/9/08 10:22 P

applesauce Bars with Crunch Topping serves 8 (2 each)
From Make A Joyful Table

1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup pourable Sugar Twin (divided)
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 cups unsweetened applesauce
1 egg or equivalent in egg substitute
1 tsp. coconut extract
1/4 cup Brown Sugar Twin
1/4 cup (1 oz) chopped walnuts
1/4 cup (1 oz) mini chocolate chips
2 tabl. flaked coconut

Preheat oven 300 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 cake pan with butter flavored cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine flour, 3/4 cup Sugar Twin, baking powder, and baking soda. Add applesauce, egg and coconut extract. Mix well to combine. spread batter into prepared cake pan. In a medium bowl, combine remaining 1/4 cup Sugar Twin, Brown Sugar Twin, walnuts, chocolate chips and coconut. Evenly sprinkle mixture over top of batter. Bake for 45 - 55 min. or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Place cake pan on a wire rack and allow to cool. Cut into 16 bars.

Each serving equals:
HE: 1 bread, 1/2 fruit, 1/4 protein, 1/4 fat, 1/4 slider, 16 opt. calories

164 calories, 4g fat, 4g protein, 28g carbo, 271mg sodium, 47mg calcium, 2g fiber

Diabetic: 1 starch 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat