Monkey Bars 1/2 cup raisins 1 1/2 tablespoons dark rum or apple juice 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana 3 tablespoons low-fat buttermilk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large egg whites 1/3 cup chopped walnuts Cooking spray 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
Preheat oven to 350F. Combine the raisins and rum in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at high for 1 minute, and set aside. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour and the next 3 ingredients (flour through salt) in a bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Set aside. Combine brown sugar and butter in a large bowl, and beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended. Add banana and next 3 ingredients (banana through egg whites), beating well. Add the flour mixture, beating just until combined. Stir in raisin mixture and walnuts. Spread the batter into an 8-inch square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350F for 30 minutes or until golden. Cool the bars completely on a wire rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serves 16. Enjoy. -- Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore
