Tri-Layer Chocolate Oatmeal Bars
CRUST: 1 cup uncooked rolled oats
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup applesauce
1 Tbsp. margarine, melted
1/4 tsp. baking soda
FILLING: 2/3 cup all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
3/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup applesauce
1 egg
1 egg white
2 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 Tbsp. margarine, melted
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 cup low fat buttermilk
ICING: 1 cup powdered sugar
1 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 Tbsp. skim milk
1 tsp. instant coffee powder
Prepare crust: In a medium bowl, combine oats, 1/2 cup flour, brown sugar, 1/4 cup applesauce, 1 tablespoon margarine, and baking soda. Stire with fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press evenly into bottom of 8 inch square pan which has been sprayed with nonstick spray. Bake at 350* for 10 minutes.
Prepare filling: In small bowl, combine 2/3 cup flour, baking powder and salt. In large bowl, combine white sugar, 1/4 cup applesauce, whole egg, egg white, 2 tablespoons cocoa, 1 tablespoon margarine and vanilla. Add flour mixture to applesauce mixture alternately with buttermilk; stir until well blended. Spread over baked crust. Bake 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely on wire rack.
Prepare icing: In small bowl, combine powdered sugar, 1 tablespon cocoa, skim milk, and instant coffee powder until smooth. Spread evenly over bars. Let stand until set.
Cut into 14 bars.
Per serving:
Calories 187
Fat 3
Sat Fat 1
Protein 3
Fiber 1
Sodium 113
Carbohydrates 39
WW points 4