Thursday, October 27, 2016

lowfat chewy fruit and oatmeal bars

3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 8 oz. container vanilla or plain low-fat yogurt
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
2 tbsp. vegetable oil or applesauce
2 tbsp. fat-free milk
2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. whole wheat or all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
3 c. whole oats
1 c. diced dried mix fruit, raisins or dried cranberries

1.  heat oven to 350 degrees.  in large bowl combine sugars, yogurt, egg whites, oil/applesauce, milk and vanilla; mix well in medium bowl.  combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; mix well.  add to yogurt mixture; mix well.  stir in oats and fruit.
2.  spread dough onto bottom of ungreased 13x9 in. baking pan.
3.  bake 28-32 min. or until golden brown.  cool completely on wire rack.  cut into bars.  store tightly covered.