APPLESAUCE-RASIN SQUARES

NAP TIME... And then a snack!

School is about to begin for the year and that means that when the kids get home they're going to want something to snack on... but first perhaps a short nap.  Here is a simple recipe that should help you fill their tummies.

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 Tablespoon of lemon juice in milk
1/2 cup of low-fat plain yogurt.. or..1 teaspoon of grated lemon rind (or orange).
1/3 cup of sliced almonds (optional)
1/2 cup natural bran
1 teaspoon of ginger
1/4 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup rasins
2 teaspoons of cinnamon
1 teaspoon of vanilla
3/4 cup of brown sugar
1 teaspoon of baking powder
1 egg
1 cup wholewheat flour
1 cup applesauce

PREPARATION:
In a large mixing bowl, beat egg; add oil, yogurt, brown sugar, applesauce, vanilla and lemon/orange rind; mix well.

In another bowl, stir together raisins, flour, bran, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg; add to wet ingredients and mix only until combined.

Turn into a lightly greased 8-inch square cake pan. Lightly press almonds into top of batter.
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until a fork or toothpick comes out clean (squares will be moist).

Let cool, then cut into squares. Makes about 25 small squares 1 1/2 inch or so.
The Kids Are Going To Love Them!

Steve and Kim