Raisin Bars


cooky/bars, desserts, diabetic

1 cup raisins (dark or golden)
1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 egg
2 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 grated orange rind

In a saucepan combine the raisins and the apple juice. Bring to a boil an cool. Meanwhile, mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, egg and vegetable oil together. Ad the raisin mixture and blend thoroughly. Spread the mixture into a lightly oiled 8 inch square pan. Sprinkle on the grated orange rind. Bake in a 350 F oven for 30 to 40 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire rack and cut into bars. Food energy per serving (1/16 of recipe): 76 calories Source: American Diabetes Association Holiday cookbook

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