Peanut Butter Apple Blondie Bars
If you like snacking on peanut butter and apples, you'll LOVE these bars! A thick and fudgy whole wheat blondie is infused with applesauce, oats, and peanut butter, and studded all throughout with peanut butter m&m's! It's a fun #FlavorofFall treat your whole family will enjoy.
Servings: 16
Calories: 228kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick), softened
- 3/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 egg (large)
- 1/3 cup applesauce
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
- 1/2 cup old fashioned oats
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup peanut butter m&m's
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, lightly mist an 8x8-inch square pan with non-stick spray, and line with parchment.
- Cream the butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add the egg, and mix until incorporated.
- Scrape the bottom and sides of the mixing bowl with a silicone spatula, and add the applesauce and peanut butter.
- Add the flour, oats, cinnamon, and salt, and mix on low speed until combined.
- Fold in most of the Peanut Butter M&M's, reserving a handful for topping.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan, and top with the reserved M&M's.
- Bake for 30 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Nutrition
Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 78mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 221IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg