Another great recipe from Mary the dietician. At 132 calories, these are a great snack, and much healthier (and more delicious) than your run of the mill pre-packaged bar. I didn't know how to make them look appetizing in a photo. Promise, they are tasty!
1-2/3 c. cereal (any bran flake-- I used Special K)
1 c. chopped dates (You could substitute or add any dried fruit such as golden raisins-- chopped or apricots. Note that a lot of these have added sugar, which equals extra calories.)
1/4 c. brown sugar
2 T. honey
1/4 c. unsweetened applesauce
4 T. canola oil
1 t. vanilla
1/2 c. whole wheat flour
1-2 t ground cinnamon
dash of salt
1 egg
Line 13x9 pan with foil and spray.
Combine dry ingredients. Mix in wet ingredients. Spread in lined pan. Bake at 325 for 20-25 min, until edges are browned. Cool completely and cut into 16 bars. Can be wrapped individually and stored or frozen. (I enjoy eating them frozen)