DRIED PLUM FILLED OATMEAL BARS
Servings: 16
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients
• 1 1/2 cups (about 9 ounces) coarsely chopped dried plums
• 1/3 cup apricot jam
• No-stick cooking spray
• 2 cups rolled oats (old fashioned or quick, uncooked)
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine
• Powdered sugar (optional)
Preparation
In medium bowl, combine dried plums and apricot jam; set aside.
Lightly spray 8-inch square baking pan with no-stick cooking spray.
In large bowl, combine oats, sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt and soda; mix well.
Lightly beat together egg and butter; add to oats mixture, mixing until crumbly.
Press 2 cups of mixture into bottom of prepared pan.
Spread dried plum mixture over oats; sprinkle remaining oat mixture over top.
Bake at 350°F oven 20 to 22 minutes or until deep golden brown.
Cool in pan on wire rack.
Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired; cut into 16 bars.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories 200
Cholesterol 15mg
% of Calories from Fat 21%
Fat 3g
Sodium 135mg
Carbohydrates 39g
Protein 4g
Fiber 3g
California Dried Plum Board - www.californiadriedplums.org
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