APRICOT OAT BARS

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With an oat-filled crust and golden crumb topping, these apricot-filled bars are sweet and chewy. "Snackers can't resist my fruit treats," tells Dorothy Myrick of Kent, Washington.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 16 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup canola oil
3 tablespoons unsweetened apple juice
1 jar (10 ounces) apricot spreadable fruit

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Add oil and apple juice; stir until moistened. Set aside 1/2 cup for topping. , Press remaining oat mixture into an 11x7-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Spread the apricot fruit spread to within 1/4 in. of edges. Sprinkle with reserved oat mixture. Bake at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 24mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.