Apple Crunch Bars Recipe

Name: Apple Crunch Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup margarine, softened; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 8 ounces plain low-fat yogurt; 2 egg whites; 2 cups peeled chopped granny smith apples; 1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup margarine, softened
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
8 ounces plain low-fat yogurt
2 egg whites
2 cups peeled chopped granny smith apples
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

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Combine first 3 ingredients in a bowl, beating well at medium speed of an electric mixer.
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Reserve 2 cups flour mixture, and set aside.
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Add baking soda and next 3 ingredients to remaining flour mixture; beat well.
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Add vanilla and next 2 ingredients; beat well.
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Stir in apple.
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Press reserved 2 cups flour mixture into the bottom of a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray.
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Sprinkle walnuts over flour mixture.
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Spread apple mixture over prepared crust.
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Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until browned.
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Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
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Yield: 24 servings (serving size: 1[2-1/4 x 2-1/8-inch] bar).
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NOTES: Ann Lapinski, of Schenectady, New York, lightened her mother's crunchy dessert recipe and served it to her family.
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They didn't notice any difference.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup margarine, softened, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Apple Crunch Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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