ALMOND OATMEAL BARS

3oz. Oatmeal, quick-cooking, uncooked
2/3 cup Nonfat dry milk
? tsp. Cinnamon, ground
1/4 tsp. Nutmeg, ground
dash Allspice, ground
? tsp. Baking soda
? tsp. Baking powder,
1/4 cup Raisins
1 cup Applesauce (unsweetened)
1 tsp. Vanilla extract
3/4 tsp. Almond extract
6 tsp. Sugar (or sweetener equivalent to 6 tsp. sugar)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a medium bowl, combine all dry ingredients and spices, mixing with a spoon.

Add remaining ingredients. Stir until mixture is completely moistened.

Spread mixture in an 8-inch square baking pan that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.

Bake 30 minutes, until lightly browned.

Cool slightly in pan. Cut into squares to serve.

Servings: 4

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories: 187 (add 24 calories if sugar or fructose is used as sweetener)
Protein: 2 g
Carbohydrate: 35 g
Sodium: 149 mg
Cholesterol: 2 mg

Food group servings:

Bread 1
Fruit 1
Milk ?
Additional calories 0

Creative Cooking
By
Lydia Critchley

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