chewy fruit oatmeal bars

Name: Chewy Fruit Oatmeal Bars
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3/4 cup(s) brown sugar, firmly packed; 1/2 cup(s) granulated sugar; 8 ounce(s) vanilla or plain, low fat yogurt; 2 - egg whites, slightly beaten; 2 tablespoon(s) applesauce, unsweetened; 2 tablespoon(s) skim milk; 2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 1 cup(s) whole wheat flour; 1/2 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda; 1 teaspoon(s) cinnamon, ground; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 3 cup(s) old fashioned oats, uncooked; 1 cup(s) dried, diced/chopped apples, dates, figs, prunes, cranberries, and/or raisins; 1/4 to 1/2 cup(s) almonds, slices; 1/3 cup(s) coconut, shredded - optional

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Brenda Forbes

Red Rock, TX

Updated on Jan 18, 2015

I have been making these oatmeal bars since about 2007. All my family, friends, and co-workers that have eaten them love them. I typically use whatever dry fruits I have on hand. I believe the more variety of fruits the better. Sometimes I add approximately 1/3 c. shredded coconut to the mixture; when doing so, I add a little extra applesauce or milk to gain the desired consistency. The bars can be stored in a tin or any container in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks--if they last that long. The bars can be easily frozen for future use if desired.

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 10 - 12

Ingredients

3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
8 ounces vanilla or plain, low fat yogurt
2 - egg whites, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons applesauce, unsweetened
2 tablespoons skim milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups old fashioned oats, uncooked
1 cup dried, diced/chopped apples, dates, figs, prunes, cranberries, and/or raisins
1/4 to 1/2 cup almonds, slices
1/3 cup coconut, shredded - optional

How To Make chewy fruit oatmeal bars

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Step 2

In large bowl combine sugars, yogurt, egg whites, applesauce, milk and vanilla. Mix well.
Step 3

In separate bowl combine flours, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; stir together well.
Step 4

Add dry ingredients to yogurt mixture and stir together well (by hand). Stir in oats, diced fruits, and almonds.
Step 5

Spread dough in an ungreased, 9" x 13" pan. Bake 28 - 32 minutes until golden brown. Cool bars completely before cutting into bars.
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