Apricot Oatmeal Bars

They’re just as heavenly as traditional bars and good for you. They are prepared with an ingenious blend of butter and omega-3-rich canola oil. With permission from Women's Health Magazine

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup quick-cooking oats
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground cloves
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 6 Tbsp butter
• 6 Tbsp canola oil
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup dried apricots, diced

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray a 9”x13” baking pan with nonstick spray.
2. Combine flour, oats, salt, spices, and baking soda in a medium bowl.
3. In a large bowl, beat butter with oil and sugars. Add eggs and vanilla extract and beat again until creamy. Slowly mix in dry ingredients until thoroughly combined. Fold in apricots.
4. Spread mixture evenly in pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Cool completely, and then cut into bars.

Makes 28 bars

Nutrition Information

Per bar:

• 125 calories
• 6 g fat (2 g saturated)
• 154 mg sodium
• 16 g carbs
• 1 g fiber
• 1 g protein

Compare this nutrition information to one serving of gingerbread that is higher in calories and not as good for you.

• 260 calories
• 12 g fat (3 g saturated)
• 240 mg sodium
• 36 g carbs
• 1 g fiber
• 3 g protein

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