Raisin-Applesauce Squares

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup applesauce
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon lemon, rind of, grated
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup natural bran
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, ground
• 1/3 cup almonds, sliced

Directions

1. 1

   Beat egg in large mixing bowl.

2. 2

   Add oik, yogurt, brown sugar, applesauce, vanilla and lemon rind.

3. 3

   Mix well.

4. 4

   In anot her bowl, combine raisins, flour, bran, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg.

5. 5

   Add to wet ingredients and mix until combined.

6. 6

   Pour into lightly-greased 8-inch-square baking pan and top with sliced almonds.

7. 7

   Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.