How to Make Chewy Oatmeal Spice Bars

Combining the convenience of bars with low-fat ingredients, this recipe from the Quaker Oatmeal Kitchens is both quick to make and good for you. Makes about 32 bars. Does this Spark an idea?

Things You'll Need

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup apple butter or applesauce
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 2 egg whites or 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 c. butter or margarine - softened
  • 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup raisins or other diced dried fruit
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 tbsp. skim milk
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
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Instructions

    • 1

      Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

    • 2

      Beat margarine or butter and sugars together in a large bowl until blended.

    • 3

      Add apple butter, egg whites, milk and vanilla and beat well.

    • 4

      Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg in a smaller bowl.

    • 5

      Add flour mixture to the mixture in the larger bowl and mix well.

    • 6

      Stir in oats and raisins.

    • 7

      Spread dough onto bottom of ungreased 9-by-13-inch baking pan.

    • 8

      Bake 25 to 30 minutes, or until edges are light golden brown.

    • 9

      Remove from oven, cool completely and cut into bars.

    • 10

      Store in a tightly covered container.

Tips & Warnings

  • You can omit the nutmeg and/or salt if desired.

  • You can make this recipe into individual cookies, as well: just drop rounded spoonfuls onto greased baking sheets and bake at 350 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes.

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