Carrot Apricot Bran Muffin Bars

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Carrot Apricot Bran Muffin Bars

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Nutritional Info
Per serving: about -
cal 390390 cal
pro 24 g24g pro
total fat 16 g16g total fat
carb 36 g36g carb

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Ingredients

  • 1-1/3 cups buttermilk 1-1/3 cups buttermilk
  • 3/4 cup natural wheat bran 3/4 cup natural wheat bran
  • 3/4 cup All-Bran Cereal 3/4 cup All-Bran cereal
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup whole wheat flour 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 4 tsp baking powder 4 tsp baking powder
  • 2 tsp baking soda 2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup fancy molasses 3/4 cup fancy molasses
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 egg 1 egg
  • 2 tsp vanilla 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1-1/2 cups grated carrots 1-1/2 cups grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup dried fruit , such as chopped dried apricots1/2 cup dried fruit, such as chopped dried apricots

Preparation

In bowl, stir together buttermilk, natural bran and cereal; let stand for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in large bowl, whisk together all-purpose and whole wheat flours, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.

Whisk molasses, oil, egg and vanilla into bran mixture; pour over flour mixture. Sprinkle with carrot and apricots; stir just until combined.

Scrape into parchment paper-lined or greased 13- x 9-inch (3.5 L) metal cake pan. Bake in centre of 350°F (180°C) oven until cake tester inserted in centre comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Let cool in pan on rack. Cut into 12 large or 24 small bars. (Make-ahead: Wrap whole cake or individual bars in plastic wrap and store at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze in airtight container for up to 1 month.)

 

Additional information :

Variation
Carrot Apricot Bran Muffins: Spoon batter into greased muffin cups. Bake in centre of 375°F (190°C) oven until tops are firm to the touch, about 25 minutes. Let cool in pan on rack for 2 minutes. Transfer to rack and let cool completely. Makes 12 large or 18 medium muffins.

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: March 2003

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