Bran Apple Bars 
Family Nutrition Program, Grand Traverse/Leelanau  

1 cup bran flakes cereal  
1/2 cup milk  
1 cup flour  
1 teaspoon baking powder  
1 teaspoon cinnamon  
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg  
1/3 cup margarine  
1/2 cup brown sugar  
2 eggs  
1 cup apples, chopped  

1. Heat oven to 350º F.  
2. Soak bran cereal in milk until milk is absorbed.  
3. Mix flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg in separate bowl.  
4. Beat margarine and sugar until creamy. Add eggs; beat well.  
5. Stir in apples, bran mixture, and dry ingredients; mix well.  
6. Put into lightly greased square baking pan.  
7. Bake about 30 minutes.  


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