Prune coconut bars
16 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | cups | Prunes; chopped and pitted |
| 1 | tablespoon | Grated orange rind |
| ½ | cup | Water |
| 1 | cup | Rolled oats |
| 1 | cup | Whole wheat flour |
| ⅓ | cup | Wheat germ |
| ½ | cup | Coconut, flaked or shredded |
| ½ | cup | Vegetable oil |
Directions
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