This healthy recipe calls for a number of fruits, so make sure you buy enough for the amount you want to make or your fruit bar will taste a bit plain. But don’t let that discourage you! The beauty of fruit bars is that they are incredibly versatile and can be customized to your liking. Experiment with different combinations of fruits, spices, and sweeteners to find the perfect flavor profile that suits your taste buds. Remember, making your own fruit bars is not only a delicious and healthy snack option, but it is also a great way to control the ingredients that go into your food. By avoiding preservatives and artificial additives, you can feel good about the wholesome goodness of your homemade fruit bars. So grab your apron and get ready to create a nutritious and flavorful snack that is sure to give you the energy and inspiration you need to conquer your day!
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Caribbean, Fusion
Servings: 18
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 c rolled oats
- 1 c chopped dates
- 3/4 c enriched flour
- 1/4 c wheat flour
- 1/2 c unsalted butter
- 1/2 c walnuts* or almonds or peanuts
- 1/2 c chopped dried apricots sunsweet california sun dried
- 1/4 c. coconut oil
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder* or 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 3/4 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
Instructions
- In saucepan, melt butter and add the oil.Add dates and apricots. Stir then remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- In the mean time, combine dry ingredients.Beat the egg and vanilla together.
- Add to the fruit mixture, then pour over the dry ingredients. Mix well.
- Pour in a greased baking dish (9×13 inch pan). Bake in an oven for 20 min at 350 degrees F. Cool and cut. Serve cool.
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Fruit Bars
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 c rolled oats
- 1 c chopped dates
- 3/4 c enriched flour
- 1/4 c wheat flour
- 1/2 c unsalted butter
- 1/2 c walnuts* or almonds or peanuts
- 1/2 c chopped dried apricots sunsweet california sun dried
- 1/4 c. coconut oil
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder* or 1 tsp. baking soda
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 3/4 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
Instructions
- In saucepan, melt butter and add the oil.Add dates and apricots. Stir then remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- In the mean time, combine dry ingredients.Beat the egg and vanilla together.
- Add to the fruit mixture, then pour over the dry ingredients. Mix well.
- Pour in a greased baking dish (9×13 inch pan). Bake in an oven for 20 min at 350 degrees F. Cool and cut. Serve cool.
