Spray a 9 x 13-inch pan with oil. In a large bowl stir together the flour, oats, rice farina, cinnamon and salt. Stir in brown sugar with a fork. In a small bowl stir together the applesauce, apple juice, canola oil and vanilla. Pour the wet ingredients into the large bowl with the dry ingredients and blend together with a wooden spoon. Stir in the chocolate chips and pecans. Spread mixture into the oiled pan and smooth with the back of the spoon.
Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes. Remove pan from oven, cut into 24 pieces and place on two baking trays, separating the bars a little. Place bars back into the oven and bake 10 more minutes. Cool on a rack. Bars store well in a sealed container and also freeze well.
