adapted from recipe by Trainer Momma

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups unbleached flour
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 1/4 cup applesauce
3/4 cup caramel bits
3/4 cup chopped peacans
1 cup mini marshmallows

Mix it all together and pour it in a 9×13 pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.

Bake at 350 degrees for 25-35 minutes (or until the knife comes out clean)

The original recipe was for Whole Wheat Applesauce cake. It appeared in my reader one morning and I jumped up to make a batch right away. I was stoked for something wholesome and simple and new to feed the kids in the morning, but alals I was out of chocolate chips. I ended up creating my own very different version and noticed later it had all the ingredients of a caramel apple. I’d love to try using bits of real or dried apple in this as well.

You can add just about anything to this mix to make your own version of breakfast bars – we’ve since tried peanut butter chips, white chocolate chips, raisins, and craisins. The perfect accompaniment to a berry smoothie in the morning and they held up so well I think I’ll make some to take with us on a VERY LONG road trip I’ll be telling you about real soon.

The base of this recipe was so tasty I’m going to try making some banana bread out of it too.

The kids & I baked this together so it is a very kid-friendly recipe and just in time for back to school. Oh yeah & speaking of back to school, I’m guest posting over at Simply Modern Mom today with a ton of ideas on what to pack for school lunches. I hope you’ll head over and check it out, it’s my first guest post and I’m a  little nervous.

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Here’s the next look in our series of affordable, Back 2 School Fashions:

Little Miss Sunshine ~ $48.50 {Yep, even with shoes, a fall cover-up & a backpack}

Jumping Beans Floral Hoodie from Kohls ~ $8
Cherokee Pleated Bow Top in Gold Leaf from Target ~ $9
Jumping Beans Denim Shorts from Kohls ~ $7
Eastsport Mesh Backpack from WalMart ~ $10
MultiColored Striped Sneakers from Old Navy ~ $14.00

*This look was created especially for Kindergarten – 2nd Grade*

We’ve had a blast compiling our Back 2 School Fashions for Kids and we hope you’ve enjoyed them as much as we have. You can find our previous looks using the links below:

Too Cool 4 School: The Younger Years
Back 2 School 4 Less
Finally, Cool Clothes for Boys

We’d love to do more of these looks and even create them based on our readers specific needs. Please feel free to comment with your back to school budget, favorite stores, specific grades or any other tidbits.

As an added bonus, we’re proud to offer our readers a 10% off coupon available at any Gap Outlet from September 11-24

Courtesy of Gap Outlet – Twitter Moms: If you’d like to see related posts by other folks or even do a look of your own for a chance to win a $20 Gap GC, click here for more details

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So I got to thinking about the last post and how adorable the outfits were but how ghastly the price tags were: $125 for the entire boys outfit ($88.50 with the 30% Friends & Family Coupon) and I just wasnt happy with it. I wouldn’t want to blow my whole Back 2 School Budget on one outfit so I came up with some fun alternatives for less. Here’s a look at what I came up with:

Too Cool 4 School – Less than $60

Infant Boys’ Utility® Printed Hoodie from Target ~ $10.99
Boys’ Utility® Icon Tee from Target ~ $4.18

Loose Fit Worker Jeans – Dark Wash
from Old Navy ~ $16.50
Disney’s Cars Sports Athletic Shoes from Target ~ $11.88
Spiderman Swing Backpack from Target ~ $14.99
The All-American – $56


Pieced-Stripe Mesh Sneakers- Mole from Old Navy ~ $14.50


Loose Fit Worker Jeans – Dark Wash
from Old Navy ~ $16.50
Pacific Cost Winter Wear: Less than $60

Canvas-Fleece Hooded Jackets- Pavement from Old Navy ~ $24.50

Cherokee® Short-sleeve Football Tee – Aqua Parade from Target ~ $4.18

Loose Fit Worker Jeans – Dark Wash
from Old Navy ~ $16.50

Canvas Lace-Free Slip-Ons – Pavement from Old Navy ~ $12.00

East Coast Cool: $52.50

Hooded Poplin Zip Jackets – American Twill from Old Navy ~ $19.50

2-in-1 Sports-Graphic Polos – Ink Blue from Old Navy ~ $12.50

Canvas Slip-Ons – Mole from Old Navy ~ $12.50

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