Orange and Apple Bars

How to Make Orange and Apple Bars

These bars, with their thin layer of tasty apple
butter, are a delightful snack or dessert. The crust is made with heart-healthy oats to boost the fiber.


20 min prep time


35 min cook time


24servings


1 bar

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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray an
    8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, stir together the oatmeal,
    flour, sugar, cardamom, nutmeg, and baking soda.
  3. In a small bowl, using a fork, lightly beat the
    egg whites. Stir in the oil and 2 tbsp fresh orange juice.
  4. Add the egg white mixture to the oatmeal
    mixture, stirring until the combined mixture holds
    together. Press three-fourths of the mixture into the
    baking dish.
  5. In a medium bowl, whisk together the fruit butter
    and 2 tsp of the orange zest. Using a rubber scraper, spread
    the fruit butter mixture over the oatmeal mixture.
    Sprinkle with the remaining oatmeal mixture.
  6. Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is
    golden brown. Transfer the dish to a cooling rack
    and let cool completely, then cut into 24 equal bars.
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Nutrition facts

24 Servings



  • Serving Size

    1 bar


  • Amount per serving



    Calories





    60

  • % Daily value*

  • Total Fat
    2g

    3%

    • Saturated Fat
      0g

      0%
    • Trans Fats
      0g

  • Cholesterol
    0mg

    0%

  • Sodium
    20mg

    <1%

  • Total Carbohydrate
    10g

    4%

    • Dietary Fiber
      1g

      4%
    • Total Sugars
      4g
    • Added Sugars
      2g

      4%

  • Protein
    1g

  • Potassium
    40mg

    <1%

Ingredients

nonstick cooking spray
1

old-fashioned oats
1 cup

whole-wheat flour
1 cup

sugar
1/4 cup

ground cardamom
1/2 tsp

ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp

baking soda
1/4 tsp

egg whites
2

canola oil
3 tbsp

orange (zested and juiced)
1

apple butter
1 1/2 cup