Prune-Coconut Bars
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Bars
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 16
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      cups          chopped pitted prunes
   1      tablespoon    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
 

Preparation:

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 350 F oven for about 30 minutes or until the topping is lightly browned. Cool in the pan before cutting into bars.

 

Nutritional Information:

1/16 recipe - 141 calories, 1 bread, 1 1/2 fat exchange 16 grams carbohydrate, 3 grams protein, 8 grams fat 17 mg sodium, 145 mg potassium, 0 cholesterol