Apricot Bars
Apricots can be difficult to work into a recipe. These bars feature them in a fun way. Try them with chilled, plain yogurt for a tangy, protein-rich addition!
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Serves16 (1 bar each)
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Ingredients
- Cooking Spray
- 1 cup oats, quick cooking
- 1 cup flour
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 5 tablespoons apple juice, divided
- 1/2 cup apricot jam
- 1 cup apricots, dried, diced
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Spray 9 X 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, mix together oats, flour, sugar, cinnamon, salt and baking soda until combined.
- In a small bowl, whisk oil and 3 tablespoons juice together. Pour over oat mixture and mix well.
- Set aside 1/2 cup of oat mixture for the topping. Press remaining mixture evenly into prepared pan.
- In small bowl, blend jam with remaining 2 tablespoons apple juice. Stir in dried apricots. Spread evenly over crust.
- Sprinkle reserved oat mixture over apricots and lightly pressing down with fingers.
- Bake 35 minutes or until golden. Cool in pan on wire rack before cutting into bars.
Recipe Tips
You can replace half of the flour with whole-wheat flour for added nutrition.
Nutrition Facts
Apricot Bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 133
Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g
8%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 59mg
2%
Potassium 71mg
2%
Total Carbohydrates 21g
7%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Sugars 9g
Protein 2g
4%
Vitamin A
4%
Vitamin C
6%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium
1%
Iron
4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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