Wholesome Apple Butter Breakfast Bars

Start your morning on a delicious note with these wholesome apple butter breakfast bars. These bars are a delightful combination of all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, brown sugar, and aromatic spices, mixed with luscious apple butter, low-fat milk, and a touch of coconut. Glazed with a sweet apple juice topping, these bars are a perfect treat for breakfast or as a snack.

Ingredients

For the Breakfast Bars
½	cup all-purpose flour
½	cup whole wheat flour
⅓	cup brown sugar, packed
1	teaspoon baking powder
¼	teaspoon baking soda
⅛	teaspoon salt
1	teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼	teaspoon ground cloves
¾	cup apple butter
⅓	cup low-fat milk or ⅓ buttermilk
1	egg
¼	cup fat free egg substitute
1	teaspoon vanilla extract
⅓	cup flaked coconut (optional)
½	cup powdered sugar
1	tablespoon apple juice concentrate

Instructions

• For Preparing the Bars

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the first eight ingredients.
  2. Add the apple butter, milk, egg, egg substitute, and vanilla and beat just until smooth.
  3. Stir in coconut if desired.
  4. Spread the batter into a 9x9” baking pan that has been coated with cooking spray.
  5. Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for about 20 minutes or until a fork or toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  6. Set aside to cool.
  7. Prepare the glaze by blending powdered sugar with apple juice concentrate in a small bowl.
  8. Spread the glaze over the cooled bars and cut into 10 equal portions.

Aug 07, 2024