Prune-coconut Barscooky/bars, diabetic 2 cup chopped pitted prunes 1 tablespoon grated orange rind 1/2 cup water 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup whole wheat flour 1/3 cup wheat germ 1/2 cup coconut, flaked or shredded 1/2 cup vegetable oil Cook the prunes, orange rind, and water in a saucepan until the mixture is soft and smooth. Meanwhile, combine the oats, flour, wheat germ, coconut and oil in a bowl. Stir to blend. Bress half the mixture in the bottom of an 8 inch square baking pan. Pour the prune mixture on top and spread evenly. Top with the remaining oat mixture and press evenly over the top. Bake in 350 F oven for about 30 minutes or until the topping is lightly browned. Cool in the pan before cutting into bars. 1/16 recipe - 141 calories, 1 bread, 1 1/2 fat exchange 16 grams carbohydrate, 3 grams protein, 8 grams fat 17 mg sodium, 145 mg potassium, 0 cholesterol Source: Am. Diabetes Assoc. Holiday Cookbook by Betty Wedman 1986 Shared but not tested by Elizabeth Rodier, Nov 93 |
