Low Fat Chewy Fruit and Oatmeal Bars
Source of Recipe
I found this recipe on a box of old fashioned oatmeal.
Recipe Introduction
Oatmeal is an excellent way to add a little extra nutrition and fiber to a sweet treat.
List of Ingredients
1/2-3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 8-oz container vanilla or plain low-fat yogurt
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
2 T. vegetable oil
2 T. fat-free milk
2 t. vanilla
1 1/2 cup flour
1 t. baking soda
1 t. ground cinnamon
1/2 t. salt (optional)
3 c. oats (old fashioned or quick, uncooked)
1 c. diced dried mixed fruit, raisins, or dried cranberries
Recipe
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the sugars, yogurt, egg whites, oil, milk and vanilla. Mix well.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; mix well.
Add to yogurt mixture; mix well.
Stir in oats and fruit.
Spread dough onto bottom of ungreased 9x13 pan and bake in a preheated 350 oven for 28-32 minutes or until lightly brown.
Cool completely on wire rack. Cut into bars and store in a covered container.
This recipe yields 2 dozen bars.
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