Apple Prune Oatmeal Bars

Ingredients:

Filling:

¼ cup sugar

1 cup water

1 pc peeled red apple, sliced

1 pc peeled green apple, slice

1 cup chopped prunes

½ tsp cinnamon

1/8 tsp nutmeg

Crust:

1 ¾ cup all purpose flour

½ tsp baking soda

¼ tsp salt

½ cup butter

1/3 cup mashed banana

2 cups NESVITA Oatmeal

¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar

Procedure:

1. In a saucepan, combine all filling ingredients; mix well. Bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to low; cook about 10 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.  Cool slightly.
2. Preheat oven to 375°F.  Grease and flour a 13 x 9 inch pan.  
3. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt; mix well.  With pastry blender or fork, cut in butter and banana until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add oats and brown sugar; mix well.
4. Press half of the crumb mixture evenly in the prepared rectangular pan.  Spread evenly with filling. Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture; press lightly.
5. Bake at 375°F for 20 – 30 minutes or until golden brown.  Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled.  Cut into bars.

Nutritional Content:

Calories: 121

Carbohydrates (g): 21

Protein (g): 1

Fats (g): 4

Good to Know: 

Prunes supply a healthful amount of dietary fiber which helps in lowering cholesterol.  It is also a source of some nutrients like iron, potassium, and B vitamins needed to maintain healthy blood, heart and nerves.

Good to Remember:

Eat 5-9 servings of fruits and vegetables everyday for your body’s share of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients.