I made these with splenda brand sweetener instead of sugar and they where delicious, even my boyfriend loved them it’s a great way to reduce the calories. Super great for diabetics! Just sub splenda 1 cup instead of sugar,and follow recipe as is.
YIELD
8 servingsPREP
20 minCOOK
40 minREADY
60 minIngredients
Directions
Cream the butter.
Gradually add the granulated sugar, blending well.
Add the peanut butter and egg and blend well.
Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg, mixing well.
Add to the creamed mixture alternately with the applesauce.
Pour the batter into a greased 8-inch square pan.
Bake in a preheated 350 Degree F. oven for about 40 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool, in the pan, for 10 minutes and cut into squares.
Comments
Vegan and Healthy Alternatives:
- Sub organic coconut oil for butter
- Reduce sugar to 1/4 cup - peanut butter and applesauce are sweet enough!
- Sub 1/3 to 1/2 soft banana for egg
Yum!