Makeover Peanut Butter Bars Recipe

Name: Makeover Peanut Butter Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-3/4 cups reduced-fat creamy peanut butter, divided; 1/3 cup butter, softened; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups quick-cooking oats; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/3 cup fat-free milk; 1/4 cup baking cocoa; 1/4 cup butter, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1-3/4 cups reduced-fat creamy peanut butter, divided
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup fat-free milk
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt

1
In a large bowl, cream 1 cup peanut butter, butter, brown sugar and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in applesauce and vanilla. Combine the flour, oats and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well (batter will be thick).
2
Spread into a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350u00b0 for 18-22 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes; spread with remaining peanut butter. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3
In a large bowl, beat frosting ingredients until light and fluffy. Spread over the peanut butter layer. Cut into bars.

1638

kcal

Calories

Fat

281

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-3/4 cups reduced-fat creamy peanut butter, divided, 1/3 cup butter, softened, 1 cup packed brown sugar, 3/4 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Makeover Peanut Butter 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.

Makeover Peanut Butter Bars

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