Morning Sunshine Bars Recipe

Name: Morning Sunshine Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 eggs; 1 cup brown sugar, packed; 1 cup mashed banana; 2/3 cup plain yogurt (not low-fat); 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 2 cups grated carrots; 1 cup dried apricot, chopped; 1/2 cup toasted pecans (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup mashed banana
2/3 cup plain yogurt (not low-fat)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 cups grated carrots
1 cup dried apricot, chopped
1/2 cup toasted pecans (optional)

1
Set oven to 375 degrees.
2
Lightly grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
3
In a large mixing bowl whisk together flours, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, ginger and salt.
4
In another medium bowl whisk together eggs, brown sugar, mashed bananas, yogurt and oil until thoroughly combined; add to the flour mixture; mix to combine.
5
Add in the carrots, chopped dried apricots and pecans; using a spatula mix until just combined (take care not to overmix!).
6
Spread the batter into prepared baking dish.
7
Bake for about 30 minutes, or until baked.
8
Cool completely in pan on a wire rack, then cut into bars.

1004

kcal

Calories

Fat

154

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Morning Sunshine 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.

Morning Sunshine Bars

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