Apple Nut Bars

Name: Apple Nut Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1 dozen.
Ingredients: 2 large egg whites; 2/3 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 2 cups chopped tart apples; 1/4 cup chopped pecans

For big apple taste packed into a yummy dessert, try these Apple Nut Bars. You don't even have to peel apples! —Karen Nelson, Sullivan, Wisconsin

Ingredients

2 large egg whites
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups chopped tart apples
1/4 cup chopped pecans

Directions

In a large bowl, whisk the egg whites, sugar and vanilla for 1-1/2 minutes or until frothy. Whisk in flour and baking powder until blended. Fold in apples and pecans.
Transfer to a 9-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 22-28 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 73 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 50mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch.

Originally published as Apple Nut Bars in Taste of Home October/November 1997

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sincerelysandy

Jan 22, 2013

I wish that when giving the nutritional value that it would also be offered with using Splenda as a replacement for the sugar. That being said, I made these using Splenda which, because I find sweeter than sugar, I reduced to 1/2 cup. These were quite good and worth a repeat. Next time I will double the recipe as I didn't get the yield stated.
pinkiepie

Jan 27, 2012

My family loved these they where gone by the next day! Very easy and fast to make also!
LibbiPeach

Nov 18, 2011

These were ok,, but got almost soggy after one day. Taste was good, but texture was a bit off.
Windwisprd

Mar 15, 2010

the squares are very soft, more like a baked oatmeal than a "bar". Not sure what I expected, but it wasn't very satisfying.
kpaints75

Jan 31, 2010

Very good and easy to make. Great with vanilla ice cream on top! I suggest adding a little cinnamon though.