Applesauce Peanut Butter Squares
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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.
Ingredients
| ¼ | cup |
butter
or margarine, softened |
|
| 1 | cup |
sugar
|
|
| ¾ | cup |
peanut butter
|
|
| 1 | large |
eggs
|
|
| 1 ¼ | cups |
all-purpose flour
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
baking soda
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
cinnamon
ground |
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
nutmeg
ground |
* |
| 1 | cup |
applesauce
|
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.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 113g (4.0 oz)Amount per Serving
Calories 38344% of calories from fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g
29%
Saturated Fat 6g
32%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol 42mg
14%
Sodium 230mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate
16g
16%
Dietary Fiber 2g
10%
Sugars g
Protein
18g
Vitamin A 4%
•
Vitamin C 11%
Calcium 2%
•
Iron 9%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
How is this calculated?
Vegan and Healthy Alternatives:
over 3 years ago- 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!