Fruited Lowfat Oatmeal Bars

Name: Fruited Lowfat Oatmeal Bars
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 18 squares, 18 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup banana, ripe, mashed (measure after mashing); 1/3 cup canola oil; 1 egg white; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 tablespoon maple syrup; 2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal; 1 cup flour (can use half whole-wheat if desired); 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon, if that's what you have in the pantry); 2/3 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, cherries, etc.); optional - 1/4 c. pecans, chopped

Submitted by CookinDiva

"These oatmeal bars are sweetened mostly with fruit (and a little sugar). The fats are healthy and moderate, so these bars can be enjoyed by anyone likes to enjoy some "healthy" carbohydrates. I enjoy them with a cappuccino for my mid-day snack! If you don't have a 7x11 baking pan, you can use a 9x9 square pan."

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Ready In:: 37mins
Ingredients:: 12
Yields:: 18 squares
Serves:: 18

ingredients

¹⁄₂ cup banana, ripe, mashed (measure after mashing)
¹⁄₃ cup canola oil
1 egg white
¹⁄₂ cup sugar
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal
1 cup flour (can use half whole-wheat if desired)
1 teaspoon baking soda
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₂ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or cinnamon, if that's what you have in the pantry)
²⁄₃ cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, cherries, etc.)
optional - 1/4 c. pecans, chopped

directions

Preheat oven to 325. Spray 7x11 or 9x9 pan with non-stick spray.
Mix wet ingredients (first 5 in list).
Mix dry ingredients (oatmeal through spice) in a large bowl.
Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients, adding in remaining fruits and optional nuts as you gently mix everything together.
Pat into prepared baking pan.
Bake 325 for 22-24 minutes for a glass pan. Note - Aluminum pans may take a bit longer than the time listed for a glass pan.
Makes 18 squares (9x9 pan makes 16 squares).

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Reviews

Really tasty, pretty healthy and very substantial bars. They were a breeze to whip up. I used raisins and left out the nuts. Great for breakfast on the go. Thanks for posting the recipe.

Lucky in Bayview
I caught the review for this yesterday and thought these sounded great...yep, they are! Really yummy and quick to make. I used raisins and left out the nuts as the kids don't like nuts. I did do half whole wheat flour and half white flour as you indicated too and the texture was nice. I also changed to sugar to 1/4 C splenda and 1/4C sugar too with great results. Thanks for posting this, I will make it often.

mums the word
This recipe is quick, easy and soooo delicious!!! My entire family adores it....thank you for posting such a yummy, yet healthy Oatmeal Bar. These are perfect with my morning coffee!!

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