Low Fat Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup dates, pitted and chopped
• 1/3 cup dried apricots, chopped
• 1/3 cup golden raisins
• 1 cup almond slivers
• 3/4 cup flour + 1 tablespoon flour
• 3 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar substitute
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions:

• Place the dates, apricots, raisins and almond slivers into a large mixing bowl. Add the 1 tablespoon of flour and toss to coat the other ingredients well.
• In a different mixing bowl break the eggs.
• Using an electric mixer on low beat the eggs until they become foamy. Carefully add the brown sugar substitute being sure to continue mixing while adding. Continue mixing 4 minutes or until the mixture become thick.
• In another bowl sift together the remaining flour and baking powder. Add the egg mixture to the dry ingredients and continue mixing until completely moistened.
• Fold in the date mixture being sure to incorporate into the batter well. Heat the oven temperature to 350 degrees.
• Spray the bottom and sides of a baking pan with a non stick cooking spray. Using a rubber spatula spread the mixture evenly into the baking pan.
• Bake 18 minutes or until when touched slightly with a fingertip the bars bounce back easily.
• Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature.
• Cut into 16 bars and store in an air tight container for up to 7 days.

Nutritional Information (Approximate Values)

Per Serving 1 bar

Calories 201, Carbohydrate 35 g, Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Fiber 2 g,
Protein 3 g, Sodium 81 mg

Tags: Breakfast bars, low fat recipes