Apple Nut Bars

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Classifications: Cakes and Pies

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2 egg whites

2/3 cup sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

2 cups tart apples, unpeeled & chopped

1/4 cup pecans, chopped

Instructions: In a bow, whisk egg whites, sugar and vanilla for about 1-1/2 minutes. Add flour and baking powder; whisk for 1 minute. Fold in the apples and pecans. Pour into an 8-in square baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 350* for 25-30 minutes or until the bars test done. Cool. Yield: 1 dozen.

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Background: Note: DIABETIC EXCHANGES: One bar equals 1 starch; also, 73 calories, 50 mg sodium, 0 cholesterol, 14 gm carbohydrate, 1 gm protein, 2 gm fat.

Serves: 1

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