OATMEAL-FRUIT-NUT BARS (FROM SARA SNOW)

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Oatmeal-Fruit-Nut Bars (From Sara Snow) image

This is a great (healthy) recipe for oatmeal bars. It's also great with some dark chocolate pieces.

Provided by Veggie_Girl

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 27m

Yield 36-48 bars

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups whole wheat flour
1/2 cup ground flax seeds
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cardamom
1/2 cup butter, room temp
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 small apple, peeled and chopped (granny smith is great)
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup dates or 1/2 cup apricot, chopped
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut
3 cups oats
1/4 cup applesauce

Steps:

  • Stir together dry ingredients (flour, salt, baking soda and spices).
  • In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugars. Add in honey, eggs and vanilla. Slowly add in dry mixture and beat together. Stir in oats, applesauce, coconut, fruit and nuts.
  • Drop spoonfuls onto baking sheet; bake 12-14 minutes at 350.
  • OR, if making bars,.
  • Spread evenly into a large, glass baking pan; bake 20-25 minutes.

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