Apricot Oatmeal Bars

by Dr. Stephen Sinatra

Filed Under: Recipes

Last Reviewed 10/25/2012

A Heart-Healthy Desserts & Snacks Recipe

1 ½ cups oatmeal
¼ cup whole-wheat flour
1 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla extract
½ cup honey
¼ cup light-tasting olive oil
2 eggs
¼ cup skim milk or plain soy milk
1 cup dried apricots, chopped

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 11 X 7-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix until well combined. Pat mixture into the pan and bake 20 minutes or until bars feel firm to the touch.

Makes 12 servings.

Nutrition Facts (per serving): Calories 180, Fat 6 g, Sodium 35 mg, Carbs 29 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g

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