Prune Coconut Bars
Ingredients:
2 cup prunes, chopped and pitted
1 tbsp grated orange rind
1/2 cup water
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/3 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup coconut, flaked or shredded
1/2 cup vegetable oil
Instructions:
Cook the prunes, orange rind, and water in a saucepan until the
mixture is soft and smooth. Meanwhile, combine the oats, flour, wheat
germ, coconut, and oil in a bowl. stir to blend. Press half the
mixture in the bottom of an 8 inch square baking pan. Pour the prune
mixture on top and spread evenly. Top with the remaining oat mixture
and press evenly over the top. Bake in a 350 F oven for about 30
minutes, or until the topping is lightly browned. Cool in the pan
before cutting into bars. Food energy per 1/16 of pan:
141 calories
Servings: 16
