Oatmeal Prune Bars
Oatmeal Prune Bars
  • Yield: 5 servings
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Oatmeal Prune Bars

By 2015-05-14

Key Points

  • Serving size: 85 grams
  • For the best buy, choose prunes that are plump, firm and deep purple.
  • To prepare prunes, eat plain or remove the pits and cook in water.
  • To keep fresh, store them in a cool, dry place or the refrigerator.
  • Prunes contains fiber, which helps keep you regular.

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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In medium pot, add prunes, lemon juice, 1/4 cup of applesauce and 1/2 cup of water. Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes or until thick. Stir often. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, add oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Mix well.
  3. Stir in the oil and the rest of the applesauce until mixture is crumbly.
  4. Put most of the crumb mixture in a baking dish. Push down to make a firm layer. Put the rest aside.
  5. Pour prune mixture on top.
  6. Sprinkle the rest of the crumb mixture on top of the prunes.
  7. Bake at 350° F for 45 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Serve hot as a cobbler or let cool and cut into equal pieces to serve as bars. Enjoy!
  9. Refrigerate leftovers.

 

Nutrition facts per serving

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Photo Credit: “Homeade Granola Bar” by Frank Steiner / CC BY 2.0