Flavorful Dried Fruit Bars

SUBMITTED BY: Ruth Seitz 

"'These yummy bars are packed with naturally sweet fruit and tasty spices, so no one even misses the sugar,' assures field editor Ruth Seitz from Columbus Junction, Iowa."
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  20 Min
READY IN  40 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup chopped dates
  • 1/2 cup chopped prunes
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup margarine
  • 1/2 cup egg substitute
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a small saucepan, combine water, dates, prunes and raisins. Cook over medium heat until fruit is softened, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; add margarine and stir until melted. Cool. Stir in egg substitute and vanilla; mix well.
  2. Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl; stir in fruit mixture. Spread into an 11-in. x 7-in. x 2-in. baking pan that has been coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2007 by Bakeshopgirl 
I've tried a lot of snacks with my picky eaters, but this is the only one they've ever been... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 5, 2008 by shwelds 
I have a sweet tooth, so I did notice the missing sugar, but if your a dieter, try it. I... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Flavorful Dried Fruit Bars

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 171

  • Total Fat: 8.1g
  • Cholesterol: < 1mg
  • Sodium: 262mg
  • Total Carbs: 22.9g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.6g
  • Protein: 2.9g

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