Apricot-Oatmeal Bars

Enjoy these sweet-but-healthy fruit-filled bars after lunch or as a snack.


Apricot-Oatmeal Bars

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Servings: Makes 36 servings.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Related Categories: Cookies, Dessert Bars

 
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Ingredients
  • 1 cup
    all-purpose flour
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  • 1/2 cup
    whole wheat flour
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    baking soda
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    ground cinnamon
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  • beaten egg
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  • 1/4 cup
    packed brown sugar
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  • 1/2 cup
    plain low-fat yogurt
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  • 1/3 cup
    water
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  • 1/4 cup
    molasses
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  • 1/4 cup
    cooking oil
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  • 1 cup
    quick-cooking rolled oats
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  • 3/4 cup
    snipped dried apricots
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  • 1/2 cup
    raisins
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  • 3/4 cup
    sifted powdered sugar
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  • 1 to 2 tablespoons
    orange juice or milk
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Directions
1.
In a large mixing bowl combine the all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon.
2.
In a medium mixing bowl combine egg, brown sugar, yogurt, water, molasses, and oil. Stir into flour mixture; mix well.
3.
Stir in oats, apricots, and raisins. Spread in a 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
4.
Bake in a 350 degree F. oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool.
5.
For glaze, stir together powdered sugar and enough orange juice or milk to make of drizzling consistency. Drizzle over bars. Makes 36 servings.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 70, Total Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 50 mg, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 1 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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