Delightfully Good Walnut Bars

Delightfully Good Walnut Bars

Isn’t it a comfort to know that walnuts are good for us, that they contain the kind of oil that helps the heart, not hurts it? Notice how I save some walnuts for the tip of these bars? That ‘s because we eat with  or eyes as well as our taste buds , and they just taste better wit a crunchy garnish.

Served 12( 2 each )

1/3 cup reduced – calorie margarine

1 cup SPLENDA Granular

2 eggs, or equivalent in egg substitute

¼ cup unsweetened applesauce

1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

¾ cup reduced – fat biscuit baking mix

6 tablespoons purchased graham cracker crumbs

½ cup chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 7-by-11-inch biscuit pan with butter – flavored cooking spray. In  a large bowl, cream margarine  and SPLENDA , using a sturdy spoon . Stir in eggs , apple sauce, and vanilla extract . Add baking mix and graham cracker crumbs. Mix gently just to combine . Fold in 6 tablespoons walnuts. Carefully spread batter into prepared pan. Evenly sprinkle remaining 2 tablespoons of walnuts over top. Lightly spray top with butter flavored cooking spray. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Place  pan on a wire rack and let set for at least 10 minutes. Cut into 24 bars.

Each serving equals

HE: 1Fat * ½ Bread * 1/3 Protein *

10 Optional Calories111 Calories * 7 gm Fat * 2 gm Protein *

10 gm Carbohydrate * 173 gm Sodium *

18 mg Calcium * 1 gm Fiber

DIABETIC EXCHNAGESL: 1 Fat * 1 Starch / Carbohydrate