ALMOND OATMEAL BARS
3oz. Oatmeal, quick-cooking, uncooked
2/3 cup Nonfat dry milk
? tsp. Cinnamon, ground
1/4 tsp. Nutmeg, ground
dash Allspice, ground
? tsp. Baking soda
? tsp. Baking powder,
1/4 cup Raisins
1 cup Applesauce (unsweetened)
1 tsp. Vanilla extract
3/4 tsp. Almond extract
6 tsp. Sugar (or sweetener equivalent to 6 tsp. sugar)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a medium bowl, combine all dry ingredients and spices, mixing with a spoon.
Add remaining ingredients. Stir until mixture is completely moistened.
Spread mixture in an 8-inch square baking pan that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
Bake 30 minutes, until lightly browned.
Cool slightly in pan. Cut into squares to serve.
Servings: 4
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories: 187 (add 24 calories if sugar or fructose is used as sweetener)
Protein: 2 g
Carbohydrate: 35 g
Sodium: 149 mg
Cholesterol: 2 mg
Food group servings:
Bread 1
Fruit 1
Milk ?
Additional calories 0
Creative Cooking
By
Lydia Critchley
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