Oatmeal Energy Bars

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

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Oatmeal Energy Bars

This recipe makes 12 servings

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Nutritional Info

Per bar: about -
cal 319
pro 5 g
total fat 15 g
sat. fat 8 g
carb 43 g
fibre 3 g
chol 48 mg
sodium 237 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 4
iron 14
vit A 14
vit C 2
folate 10
  • Portion size: 12

These are perfect to pack in your child's lunchbox or sports bag. Chewy and nutty, these bars will satisfy any sweet cravings as well as deliver a delicious pick-me-up.

Ingredients

    2/3 cup (150 mL) butter, softened
    1 cup (250 mL) packed brown_sugar
    1 egg
    1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla
    1-1/2 cups (375 mL) rolled_oats (not instant)
    1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose_flour
    1/2 tsp (2 mL) baking_powder
    1/2 tsp (2 mL) baking_soda
    1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
    1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped dried apricots
    1/2 cup (125 mL) slivered almonds
    1/2 cup (125 mL) dried cranberries
    1/2 cup (125 mL) sweetened shredded coconut

Preparation

Grease or line 13- x 9-inch (3.5 L) metal cake pan with parchment paper; set aside.

In large bowl, beat butter with brown sugar until fluffy; beat in egg and vanilla. In separate bowl, whisk together rolled oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt ; stir in apricots, almonds, cranberries and coconut. Fold into butter mixture.

Spread evenly in prepared pan. Bake in centre of 350°F (180°C) oven for 30 minutes. Let cool on rack for 10 minutes. Cut into bars. (Make-ahead: Let cool; store in airtight container for up to 1 week.)

Source : Canadian Living Magazine: August 2004

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