I'm incredibly health conscious when it comes to my daughterI've been looking for a HEALTHY oatmeal bar recipe, maybe containing applesauce or bananasBut no added sugar.
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I've never seen any with out some sugar.My recipe calls for just 3 tbs of brown sugarINGREDIENTS 1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup wheat and barley nugget cereal (e.gGrapenuts TM) 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 beaten egg 1/4 cup applesauce 1/4 cup honey 3 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/4 cup unsalted sunflower seeds 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1 (7 ounce) bag chopped dried mixed fruit DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C)Line a 9 inch square baking pan with aluminum foilSpray the foil with cooking sprayIn a large bowl, stir together the oats, flour, cereal, and cinnamonAdd the egg, applesauce, honey, brown sugar, and oilMix wellStir in the sunflower seeds, walnuts, and dried fruitSpread mixture evenly in the prepared panBake 30 minutes, or until firm and lightly browned around the edgesLet coolUse the foil to lift from the panCut into bars or squares, and store in the refrigerator.
