Best 6 Stress Relief Applesauce Bars Recipes

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In times of stress, comfort food can be a lifeline, providing solace and a sense of calm. And when it comes to comfort food, few things can beat the warm, gooey goodness of apple sauce bars. These delightful treats are the perfect combination of sweet and tart, with a crispy oat topping that adds a satisfying crunch. Whether you are looking for a cozy snack to enjoy on a cold evening or a special dessert to share with friends and family, stress relief applesauce bars are sure to hit the spot.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

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.

STRESS RELIEF: APPLESAUCE BARS



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I swear, a bite of these and the stress of the day melts away! We've also enjoyed them in the morning with our coffee.

Provided by Angie Walker @AngieWalker

Categories     Cakes

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/4 cup(s) butter, softened
2/3 cup(s) brown sugar
1 - egg
1 cup(s) applesauce
1/2 cup(s) all purpose flour
1/2 cup(s) wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon(s) baking soda
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon(s) ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon(s) cinnomon
1/2 cup(s) craisins
1/2 cup(s) chopped, walnuts
ICING
1 1/2 cup(s) confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoon(s) margarine, melted
1 tablespoon(s) milk
1 teaspoon(s) 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 flours, baking soda, salt and spices; stir into the applesauce mixture until well blended. Stir in Craisins.
  • Spread evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 25 minutes (check at 20 minutes with a wooden pick) 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, sprinkle with chopped walnuts before cutting into squares.

APPLESAUCE BARS



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I ran across this recipe a few weeks ago in one of my cooking magazines and wanted to post them. You can either use the chunky applesauce or the regular applesauce in this recipe. It tastes great with both. PS. I made these this weekend for my son who just loves these, I made these with Splenda.

Provided by litldarlin

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 56 bars

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups applesauce
1 cup chopped pecans or 1 cup walnuts
1 cup raisins
powdered sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • In a bowl or other container, mix flour with baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream butter with sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
  • Stir in flour mixture.
  • Add applesauce, pecans and raisins and stir until blended.
  • Pour into a greased and floured 15x10x1-inch jelly roll pan.
  • Bake in preheated 350° oven 25 minutes, or until done.
  • Cool applesauce bars on rack then cut in 2-1/2 x 1-inch bars and sprinkle with sifted powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 11.9, Sodium 39, Carbohydrate 10.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 5.2, Protein 1

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

APPLESAUCE BARS



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These light and tasty dessert bars are super moist and low in fat and sugar. Ideal for snacks or a light dessert. Adopted from Desserts for Diabetics cookbook.

Provided by CarolAT

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
3/4 cup dry sugar substitute (I used Splenda)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon clove
1 1/2 cups hot unsweetened applesauce
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped (I used pecans)
1/4 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Place flour, sugar, dry sugar substitute, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves in a mixer bowl and mix at low speed to blend well.
  • Combine hot applesauce and baking soda. (Don't try to be modern and use cold applesauce and mix the baking soda with the flour; it doesn't work as well that way.).
  • Add the applesauce mixture, along with oil, nuts, and raisins, to flour mixture.
  • Mix at medium speed until flour is moistened and batter is creamy.
  • Spread batter evenly in a 9 x 13-inch cake pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray or greased well with margarine or butter.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 20 or 25 minutes, or until bars pull away from the sides of the pan and a cake tester comes out clean from the center. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152.2, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 140.9, Carbohydrate 24.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 10.6, Protein 1.9

Tips:

  • Use ripe apples: Riper apples are sweeter and have a more intense flavor, which will make your applesauce bars more delicious.
  • Peel and core your apples: Peeling and coring your apples will help to remove any unwanted bitterness or tartness from the applesauce bars.
  • Use a variety of apples: Using a variety of apples will give your applesauce bars a more complex flavor. Some good options include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn apples.
  • Add spices to your applesauce: Spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger can help to enhance the flavor of your applesauce bars. You can also add a pinch of salt to help balance out the sweetness of the apples.
  • Don't overcook your applesauce: Overcooking your applesauce will make it mushy and bland. Cook it just until the apples are softened and can be easily mashed with a fork.
  • Use a good quality butter: The butter you use in your applesauce bars will make a big difference in the flavor. Use a high-quality butter that is unsalted and has a rich, creamy flavor.
  • Chill your applesauce bars before serving: Chilling your applesauce bars before serving will help them to set and will make them easier to slice.

Conclusion:

This recipe for Stress Relief Applesauce Bars is a delicious and easy way to relax and de-stress. The applesauce bars are made with simple ingredients and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like them sweet or tart, spicy or mild, these bars are sure to please. So next time you're feeling stressed, take a break and bake a batch of these applesauce bars. You'll be glad you did.

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