Raisin bars (no sugar)
16 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | cup | Raisins (dark or golden) |
| ½ | cup | Unsweetened apple juice |
| 1 | cup | Whole wheat flour |
| ½ | teaspoon | Baking soda |
| 1 | teaspoon | Baking powder |
| 1 | teaspoon | Ground cinnamon |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Ground nutmeg |
| ¼ | teaspoon | Ground cloves |
| 1 | Egg | |
| 2 | tablespoons | Vegetable oil |
| Grated orange rind | ||
Directions
In a saucepan combine the raisins and the apple juice. Bring to a boil an cool. Meanwhile, mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, egg and vegetable oil together. Ad the raisin mixture and blend thoroughly. Spread the mixture into a lightly oiled 8 inch square pan. Sprinkle on the grated orange rind.
Bake in a 350 F oven for 30 to 40 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire rack and cut into bars. Food energy per serving (1/16 of recipe): 76 calories Source: American Diabetes Association Holiday cookbook