Ingredients:
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups Raisin Bran cereal ( Bran Flakes will also work)
3/4 cup quick oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup margarine
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup coconut (optional)
3/4 cup chocolate chips
3/4 cup roasted unsalted peanuts, chopped
Directions:
Stir together flour, cereal, oats, baking soda, and baking powder.
In a separate bowl, beat margarine, sugar, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla.
Add flour mixture to wet ingredients; Stir together.
Add in all coconut, 1/2 cup chocolate chips, and about 2/3 cup peanuts.
Spread batter evenly into a greased 9 x 13″ baking pan.
Sprinkle the top of the batter evenly with remaining chocolate chips and peanuts; lightly press them down on batter.
Bake at 350 F for 23-27 minutes, until top is lightly browned and a toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.
Cool in pan on a rack.
When cool, cut into 21 bars.
Servings: 21
Time preparation: 15 min.
Time total: 42 min.