Best 7 Applesauce Cereal Snacks Or Bars Recipes

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Applesauce cereal snacks or bars are a delightful treat that combines the goodness of applesauce, whole grains, and a variety of other ingredients to create a wholesome snack or breakfast option. Whether you prefer a soft and chewy texture or a crispy and crunchy one, there are countless recipes to explore, catering to different dietary preferences and taste buds. With the flexibility to customize these snacks with various mix-ins like dried fruits, nuts, and spices, you can create a unique and satisfying snack that will keep you energized throughout the day.

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APPLESAUCE BARS



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Moist and spicy bar cookies with frosting. An easy and quick after school snack. Also goes great at carry-ins and bake sales. You can also just sprinkle with confectioners sugar instead of frosting.

Provided by Debbie Borsick

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup butter or margarine, softened
⅔ cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup applesauce
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons margarine, melted
1 tablespoon milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together the butter, brown sugar and egg until smooth. Stir in applesauce. Combine the flour, baking soda, salt and pumpkin pie spice; stir into the applesauce mixture until well blended. Spread evenly into the prepared pan.
  • Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are golden. Cool in the pan over a wire rack.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the confectioners' sugar and margarine. Stir in vanilla and milk until smooth. Spread over cooled bars before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 15.5 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 162.4 mg, Sugar 17.3 g

CREAMY ICED APPLESAUCE BARS



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Like smooth apple sherbet without the bite, this unique dessert will charm your taste buds! A perfect summer treat. Do not leave out the poppy seeds. Serve with a dollop of dulce de leche!

Provided by idahoo

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups applesauce
½ cup milk
½ cup warm water
½ cup orange juice
¼ cup white sugar
1 tablespoon poppy seeds, or more to taste
1 pinch ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground nutmeg
¼ cup dulce de leche, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Blend applesauce, milk, warm water, orange juice, poppy seeds, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a blender until smooth. Pour into a loaf pan, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze until very cold, at least 1 to 2 hours. Cut into squares or bars and top with a dollop of dulce de leche.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203.2 calories, Carbohydrate 43.7 g, Cholesterol 4.9 mg, Fat 2.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 56.6 mg, Sugar 38.2 g

MAKEOVER OATMEAL BARS



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These delicious bars are even more moist and chewier than the original recipe, but with all the old-fashioned oatmeal flavor and only half the fat! Clyde Williams - Chambersburg, PA

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, applesauce, oil and syrup until well blended. , In a small bowl, combine the oats, flour, baking soda, salt and allspice; gradually beat into applesauce mixture until blended. Stir in raisins., Spread batter into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 127 calories, Fat 4g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

NO-BAKE APPLE BREAKFAST BARS



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Stir up a no-bake bar that's rich in high-fiber cereal and apples.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups Fiber One™ Honey Clusters® cereal
1/4 cup roasted sunflower nuts
1/2 cup corn syrup or honey
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup dried apple slices, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup peanut butter

Steps:

  • Butter bottom and sides of 8-inch square pan, or spray with cooking spray. Place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and slightly crush with rolling pin or meat mallet (or slightly crush in food processor).
  • In large bowl, mix cereal and sunflower nuts; set aside.
  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat corn syrup, brown sugar, apples and cinnamon just to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in peanut butter. Pour over cereal mixture; stir gently until evenly coated.
  • Press mixture evenly into pan with back of wooden spoon. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until set. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 100 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 0 g

APPLESAUCE CEREAL SNACKS OR BARS



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Made this up to give my toddler a healthy and yummy snack--and to use up some of the millions of Cheerios we seem to always have in the pantry! Great to take to play groups, no eggs or honey so even young babies can share. Substitute any cereal you want!

Provided by Just Mandy

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 12 Bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups cereal (Cheerios, corn flakes, Chex, Kix, whatever!)
1 cup raisins (or other dried fruit)
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 -2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup applesauce

Steps:

  • Mix all ingeredients in a medium bowl until well blended.
  • **Optional-throw a Tbs or two of Soy Flour in to boost up the protine of a picky child's diet!
  • Spray pan with cooking spay.
  • To make bars press into a 9x9 pan.
  • To make bite sized snacks, spread loosely onto a jelly roll pan.
  • Bake at 350 20-30 minutes unyil crisp and golden--watch the snacks, they cook faster.
  • Cut or crumble, cool and enjoy!
  • Store in an air tight container, they never last more than a couple days at our house so I'm not sure how long they are shelf stable.
  • Servings are approximate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 104.4, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 5.1, Sodium 20.1, Carbohydrate 21.7, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 11.6, Protein 1.4

APPLESAUCE BARS



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These low-cholesterol applesauce bars couldn't be easier to make or better to eat! Applesauce creates a moist texture without the fat of oil, and sweet golden raisins compliment the cinnamon-spice flavor. -Stephanie Bosma, Madison, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 20 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup sugar
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup canola oil
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup golden raisins
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons fat-free milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the sugar, applesauce and oil until well blended. In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, nutmeg and cloves; gradually beat into sugar mixture until blended. Stir in raisins. , Transfer to a 13x9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , In a small bowl, beat the confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to achieve a glaze consistency. Spread over warm bars. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

APPLESAUCE CEREAL BARS



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Moist, luscious, good-for-you treat! A good after school snacks, picnics, tailgate parties, potluck suppers, or even a brunch.

Provided by BeachGirl

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 1 13x9 inch pan, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar (light or dark)
1 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups kellog smart start cereal or 2 cups just right cereal
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar (light or dark)
1/4-1/2 teaspoon orange extract or 1/4-1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • BARS: Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Grease and flour (or spray with Bakers Joy) a 13x9-inch baking pan.
  • In small bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and spices.
  • In mixing bowl, cream brown sugar and butter until light and fluffy.
  • Add applesauce and egg and blend well.
  • Mix in dry ingredients from small bowl.
  • Stir in cereal and spread batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake 25-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Glaze, and let cake cool.
  • Cut into bars.
  • GLAZE: In small bowl, add glaze ingredients and microwave on medium power to melt butter and sugar.
  • Pour warm glaze over cake.
  • VARIATION: Substitute 1 cup crushed pineapple, undrained, for the applesauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 21.5, Sodium 118.5, Carbohydrate 18.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 11.1, Protein 1.1

Tips:

  • Choose ripe apples: The riper the apples, the sweeter and more flavorful the applesauce will be.
  • Add spices: For a more flavorful applesauce, add a pinch of cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger.
  • Use a variety of apples: Using a variety of apples will give the applesauce a more complex flavor.
  • Don't overcook the apples: Overcooked apples will lose their flavor and become mushy.
  • Let the applesauce cool completely before using it: This will help the applesauce thicken and develop its full flavor.
  • Store the applesauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks: Applesauce can also be frozen for up to 6 months.
  • Applesauce can be used in a variety of recipes: It can be used as a topping for pancakes, waffles, or oatmeal. It can also be used as a filling for pies, cakes, and muffins. Applesauce can also be used as a healthy snack or side dish.

Conclusion:

Applesauce is a delicious and versatile food that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It is a good source of fiber, vitamin C, and potassium. Applesauce can also be a healthy snack or side dish. With so many different ways to enjoy applesauce, there is sure to be a way that everyone can enjoy it.

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