Raisin Barscooky/bars, desserts, diabetic 1 cup raisins 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 apple juice. Bring to a boil and cool. Meanwhile, mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, spices, egg and vegetable oil together. Add 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 350 F oven for 30 to 40 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire rack and cut into bars. 1/16 recipe - 76 calories, 1 bread exchange 14 grams carbohydrate, 2 grams protein, 2 grams fat 47 mg sodium, 109 mg potassium, 17 mg cholesterol Source: Am. Diabetes Assoc. Holiday Cookbook by Betty Wedman, 1986 Shared but not tested by Elizabeth Rodier, Nov 93 |
