Fruit and Nut Bars

A great take-along snack with the goodness of grains and fruit.

Makes 10 bars.

Ingredients: 1 cup unsifted all-purpose flour 1 cup quick oats 2/3 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 2/3 cup buttermilk 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil 2 Lg. egg whites, lightly beaten 1 Golden Delicious apple, cored and chopped 1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins, chopped 1/4 cup chopped nuts 2 tablespoons flaked coconut (optional)

Method:

Heat Oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking pan. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, salt and cinnimon: stir to blend. Add buttermilk, oil and egg whites and beat with electric mixer just until mixed. Stir in apple, dried fruit and nuts; spread evenly in pan and top with coconut if desired. Bake 20-25 minutes or until cake tester inserted in center comes out clean. Cool and cut into 10 bars.

Per bar with coconut: Protein 4g.; Fat 7g.; Carbohydrates 39g.; Sodium 298mg.; Colesterol .6mg.; Calories 232.

Thanks to the Washington Apple Website for this recipe.