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DRIED PLUM FILLED OATMEAL BARS

Servings: 16
Prep Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients
• 1 1/2 cups (about 9 ounces) coarsely chopped dried plums
• 1/3 cup apricot jam
• No-stick cooking spray
• 2 cups rolled oats (old fashioned or quick, uncooked)
• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 egg
• 1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter or margarine
• Powdered sugar (optional)


Preparation
In medium bowl, combine dried plums and apricot jam; set aside.

Lightly spray 8-inch square baking pan with no-stick cooking spray.

In large bowl, combine oats, sugar, flour, cinnamon, salt and soda; mix well.

Lightly beat together egg and butter; add to oats mixture, mixing until crumbly.

Press 2 cups of mixture into bottom of prepared pan.

Spread dried plum mixture over oats; sprinkle remaining oat mixture over top.

Bake at 350°F oven 20 to 22 minutes or until deep golden brown.

Cool in pan on wire rack.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired; cut into 16 bars.

Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories  200 
Cholesterol  15mg 
% of Calories from Fat  21% 
Fat  3g 
Sodium  135mg 
Carbohydrates  39g 
Protein  4g 
Fiber  3g 

California Dried Plum Board - www.californiadriedplums.org