Peanut butter oatmeal bars
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- Number of Servings: 36
Ingredients
For the bars: 1-3/4 cups reduced-fat creamy peanut butter, plus 3/4 cup extra for topping the bars when cooked1/3 cup butter, softened1 cup packed brown sugar3/4 cup sugar2 eggs1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups quick-cooking oats1 teaspoon baking sodaFor the Frosting:4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar1/3 cup skim milk1/4 cup baking cocoa1/4 cup butter, softened1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
In a large bowl, cream 1 cup peanut butter, butter, brown sugar and
sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well
after each addition. Beat in applesauce and vanilla. Combine the
flour, oats and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and
mix well (batter will be thick).
Spread into a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with cooking
Instructions
In a large bowl, cream together 1 3/4 cup of peanut butter, softened butter, brown sugar and
white sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the applesauce and vanilla.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, oats and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well (batter will be very thick and sticky).
Spread into a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray.
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Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until lightly browned.
Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes; spread with additional 3/4 cup of peanut
butter. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 30 minutes.
To make the frosting
In a large bowl, beat frosting ingredients until light and fluffy.
Spread over the peanut butter layer. Cut into bars. Yields: 3 dozen.
Serving Size: 36 bars
sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well
after each addition. Beat in applesauce and vanilla. Combine the
flour, oats and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and
mix well (batter will be thick).
Spread into a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with cooking
Instructions
In a large bowl, cream together 1 3/4 cup of peanut butter, softened butter, brown sugar and
white sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the applesauce and vanilla.
In a separate bowl, combine the flour, oats and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well (batter will be very thick and sticky).
Spread into a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray.
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Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until lightly browned.
Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes; spread with additional 3/4 cup of peanut
butter. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 30 minutes.
To make the frosting
In a large bowl, beat frosting ingredients until light and fluffy.
Spread over the peanut butter layer. Cut into bars. Yields: 3 dozen.
Serving Size: 36 bars
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 280.9
- Total Fat: 10.4 g
- Cholesterol: 18.4 mg
- Sodium: 218.2 mg
- Total Carbs: 44.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.0 g
- Protein: 5.7 g
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