Post by JJ Judkins on Mar 31, 2012 15:04:17 GMT -6
Sweet tart oat nut bars
Total time: 1 hour, 10 minutes, plus cooling time for the bars
Servings: Makes about 4 dozen bars.
Note: Adapted from a recipe by Ronna Ballister.
12 ounces (about 2 cups) pitted prunes, chopped
2/3 cup orange juice
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) softened butter
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup wheat germ (optional)
1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons (7 ounces) flour
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
2. In the bowl of a food processor, or in a blender, pulse the prunes and
orange juice until almost smooth, scraping the sides as needed. Pour the
mixture into a medium bowl, and stir in the nuts.
3. In the bowl of a stand mixer using the paddle attachment, or in a large
bowl using a hand mixer, cream together the butter, sugar and honey. Beat in
the egg, then the salt, baking soda and wheat germ (if using). Slowly beat
in the flour and oats until evenly combined.
4. Spread a scant half of the oat mixture evenly over the bottom of the
prepared pan. Cover with the prune mixture, spreading it evenly to within
one-half inch of the edges of the pan. Crumble the remaining batter over the
top of the prune layer and pat down gently.
5. Bake the bars until browned and the top springs back when touched, 30 to
35 minutes. Cool the pan on a wire rack, then cut into bars.
Each of 4 dozen bars: 96 calories; 1 gram protein; 15 carbohydrates; 1 gram
fiber; 4 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 12 mg cholesterol; 8 grams sugar;
54 mg sodium.
The Elyria, OH Chronicle Telegraph Dec. 21, 2011
Total time: 1 hour, 10 minutes, plus cooling time for the bars
Servings: Makes about 4 dozen bars.
Note: Adapted from a recipe by Ronna Ballister.
12 ounces (about 2 cups) pitted prunes, chopped
2/3 cup orange juice
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) softened butter
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup wheat germ (optional)
1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons (7 ounces) flour
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
2. In the bowl of a food processor, or in a blender, pulse the prunes and
orange juice until almost smooth, scraping the sides as needed. Pour the
mixture into a medium bowl, and stir in the nuts.
3. In the bowl of a stand mixer using the paddle attachment, or in a large
bowl using a hand mixer, cream together the butter, sugar and honey. Beat in
the egg, then the salt, baking soda and wheat germ (if using). Slowly beat
in the flour and oats until evenly combined.
4. Spread a scant half of the oat mixture evenly over the bottom of the
prepared pan. Cover with the prune mixture, spreading it evenly to within
one-half inch of the edges of the pan. Crumble the remaining batter over the
top of the prune layer and pat down gently.
5. Bake the bars until browned and the top springs back when touched, 30 to
35 minutes. Cool the pan on a wire rack, then cut into bars.
Each of 4 dozen bars: 96 calories; 1 gram protein; 15 carbohydrates; 1 gram
fiber; 4 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 12 mg cholesterol; 8 grams sugar;
54 mg sodium.
The Elyria, OH Chronicle Telegraph Dec. 21, 2011