Oatmeal Coconut Bars

12 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quick oats
  • 1 1/2 cups apple juice
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
  • 3/4 cup shredded sweetened coconut, divided
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 2 cups grated carrots
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350°F Grease a 13-by-9-inch baking pan.
  2. 2
    In a microwave-safe bowl, combine oatmeal and apple juice. Cover and heat on high 2 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes.
  3. 3
    Combine flour, wheat germ, 1/2 cup coconut, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, applesauce, carrots and eggs. Fold into flour mixture. Add oatmeal mixture and stir until just blended.
  4. 4
    Spoon into baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup coconut. Bake 50 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool and cut into bars.

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