Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Fruit and Nut Bars: No Sugar Added!

Fruit and Nut Bars
1 c. raisins
1 c. chopped dates
1 c. chopped prunes
2 c. water
1 c. butter
4 eggs
2 c. whole-wheat flour (or your choice of flour)
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped walnuts or pecans

Put raisins, dates and prunes in saucepan, add water.  Bring to a boil, then simmer on low for 4 minutes.  Remove from heat and add butter. 











Let cool, then add remaining ingredients and mix well.  Spread in a 9X13 pan. 












Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 35 minutes.  Cut when cool.










These are moist bars which are perfect for a healthy snack, breakfast, or dessert.  If you like raisins, dates, and prunes, you will love it. 





You can feel good about serving and eating a snack with no sugar added!


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