Dried Fruit Health Bars

Preparation:                   10 min
Marinating/Waiting:        0 min
Cooking:                         15 min
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Total:                             25 min

16 bars servings

 

 

Recipe ingredients
            2 cups (500 mL) oatmeal
            1 cup (250 mL) whole wheat flour
            1/2 cup (125 mL) dried cranberries
            1/2 cup (125 mL) dried apricots, chopped
            1/2 cup (125 mL) currant raisins
            1/3 cup (80 mL) shredded coconut, toasted
            1/3 cup (80 mL) maple syrup
            1 egg, beaten
            1/2 cup (125 mL) Canola Harvest margarine, melted

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C. Mix the first six ingredients in a bowl. In another bowl, mix the maple syrup, egg and margarine. Incorporate the moist mixture into the dry ingredients. Mix well. Brush a 10 x 14 in. (25 x 36 cm) rectangular cookie sheet with margarine. Spread the mixture evenly on the cookie sheet. Bake for approximately 15 min., or until cooked throughout. Cool and cut into 16 bars.
 
Courtesy of Metro Kitchens

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