Lemon - Apple Squares

It's been about a week since I last posted. And this time, words are quite necessary. I decided to try a NEW, yes a NEW, recipe from Kashi's website. You may be wondering why words are needed. Well let's just say I adapted this recipe to my own liking, higher protein, lower sugar, and lots of whole grain goodness. I have to also emphasize that this a new recipe attempt as my previous post about the Wholesome Sour Cream Apple Muffins has caused quite a stir in our house. My husband finally read the post, and let's just say he is now paying attention to ensure that his leg is not being pulled.

With this recipe, comes a warning, don't try it first thing out of the oven. You may wonder why the entire pan is empty in a few short minutes. It tastes like apple pie crossed with raisin bread. Yum.

Lemon - Apple Squares

Recipe adapted from Kashi recipes

Ingredients

2 cups, finely crushed Kashi GOLEAN® cereal
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup organic raisins
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder (aluminum free)
1/2 cup nonfat greek yogurt
1/2 cup cane syrup or sugar free pancake syrup
1/2 cup egg substitute
1/4 cup almond milk
1/8 cup canola or olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
9 packets of sugar substitute (7 Splenda, 2 Purevia)
2 cups apples, finely diced

Directions

1. Pre-heat oven to 350°F.
2. Spray 8"x11" or 6"x12" pyrex baking pan with Pam baking spray.

3. In a medium bowl, mix first five ingredients. Mix well, then set aside.
In a large bowl, mix together applesauce, greek yogurt, sugar substitute, egg substitute, milk, oil, lemon juice, and vanilla. Then add diced apples and mix well.

4. Add dry ingredients to wet mixture and mix well. Spread evenly in oiled and floured 8" x 11" bake pan and bake 40-45 minutes or until knife comes out clean. Cut into squares. Makes 20-24 squares.

Eat up!