Easy Apple Bars

• 1/3 cup toasted chopped pecans
• 2 granny smith apples, peeled and chopped
• 1/4 cup sugar or 1/4 cup sugar substitute
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 cup cold strong coffee
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

1. Preheat oven to 350u0b0F.
2. If you need to toast the pecans, place pecans on baking sheet; bake 3-5 minutes; set aside.
3. In an 8-inch baking pan, spread chopped apples and sprinkle with sugar.
4. Using a fork, stir in pecans (unless you want to sprinkle them on top), flours, cinnamon, baking powder and baking soda until apples are coated.
5. Use a rubber spatula to stir in coffee, oil, egg and vanilla, scraping sides and bottom of pan. Smooth top with spatula.
6. If saving pecans, sprinkle over top.
7. Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
8. Cool on rack and cut into 16 squares.
9. Serve warm or cold. Refrigerate or freeze after 2 days.

pecans, granny smith apples, sugar, whole wheat flour, allpurpose, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, coffee, olive oil, egg, vanilla

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/easy-apple-bars-212082 (may not work)