Oatmeal Coconut Breakfast Bars

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  • Number of Servings: 18
Ingredients
1 c. quick oats1.5 c. apple juice1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour1/2 c. toasted wheat germ1. shredded, sweetened coconut, divided2 tsp. baking powder1/2 tsp. baking soda1 tsp salt1 c. packed brown sugar1/2 c. unsweetened applesauce2 c. grated carrots2 eggs, lightly beaten
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350. Grease a 13x9" pan.
2. In microwave-safe bowl, combine oatmeal and apple juice.
3. Combine flour, wheat germ, 1/2 c. coconut, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In separate bowl, combine brown sugar, applesauce, carrots, and eggs. Fold into flour mixture. Add oatmeal micture and stir until just blended.
4. Spoon into baking dish. Springle with remaining 1/4 c. coconut. Bake 50-50 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool and cut into bars. Serves 18.



Number of Servings: 18

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CLEMENTSUE.

Servings Per Recipe: 18
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 141.8
  • Total Fat: 1.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 261.3 mg
  • Total Carbs: 27.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.1 g
  • Protein: 1.6 g

Member Reviews
  • DAKOTANMISTY
    I Made this today. I will use more coconut next time I make this, to make it sweeter. I noticed that I didn't use a cup of coconut, b/c according to the instructions-use .75 of a cup but it's listed as a 1 cup in the ingredients. - 11/10/09