Autumn Apple Walnut Bars (with Apple Brandy)

By Kathy_Hester

This moist bar is full of whole grains, apples, walnuts and a little something extra - apple brandy.

Ingredients

• wet ingredients:
• 1 cup unsweetened vanilla nondairy milk
• 1/4 cup apple brandy
• 1 tablespoon ground flax mixed with 2 tablespoons warm water
• 1/2 teaspoon maple extract
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• dry ingredients:
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• extras:
• 2 cups chopped apples
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350. Grease a brownie pan or other rectangle baking pan.

Mix the wet ingredients in a small bowl and the dry ingredients in a larger bowl. Then our the wet into the dry with the apples and walnuts.

Pour mixture into pan and cook for 30 to 45 minutes or until a knife comes out clean. (Also the middle will feel solid when you lightly touch it.)

Let it cool for about 10 to 15 minutes then cut into squares and enjoy!