EXTREME LOW-FAT BUTTERMILK-BRAN BREAKFAST SQUARES

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Extreme Low-Fat Buttermilk-Bran Breakfast Squares image

Applesauce takes the place of butter to make these very low-fat! --- feel free to add in some raisins.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h10m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup boiling water
1/2 cup all-bran cereal
1 large egg (or use 1/4 cup egg substitute)
1 cup buttermilk (use low fat if desired)
1/2 cup sugar (can use more sugar, or use sweetener equivalent to 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup applesauce
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose white flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup bran buds (Kellogg's All Bran cereal preferred) or 1 cup 100% all-bran cereal (Kellogg's All Bran cereal preferred)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350°F.
  • Grease an 8 x 8-inch baking pan.
  • In a small heat-proof bowl mix together the 1/2 cup All Bran cereal with boiling water; let stand until softened.
  • In a large bowl mix/whisk egg (or egg substitute) buttermilk, sugar and applesauce; add in the softened bran/water mixture to the egg mixture.
  • In a bowl mix together both flours, baking soda and salt; add to the wet mixture; mix only just until combined.
  • Stir in the 1 cup Bran Buds or 100% Bran cereal with a wooden spoon.
  • Transfer the mixture to prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the bars test done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160.3, Fat 1.4, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 24.6, Sodium 383.9, Carbohydrate 36.9, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 15.7, Protein 4.8

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