Oatmeal Coconut Bars

• 1 cup quick oats
• 1 1/2 cups apple juice
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
• 3/4 cup shredded sweetened coconut, divided
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 cups grated carrots
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten

1. Preheat oven to 350u0b0F Grease a 13-by-9-inch baking pan.
2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine oatmeal and apple juice. Cover and heat on high 2 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes.
3. Combine flour, wheat germ, 1/2 cup coconut, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, applesauce, carrots and eggs. Fold into flour mixture. Add oatmeal mixture and stir until just blended.
4. Spoon into baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup coconut. Bake 50 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool and cut into bars.

oats, apple juice, flour, toasted wheat germ, coconut, baking powder, baking soda, salt, brown sugar, unsweetened applesauce, carrots, eggs

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/oatmeal-coconut-bars-348937 (may not work)