Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons soft margarine
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon light molasses
- 1 cup quick rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons whole wheat flour (or regular)
- 2/3 cup dried fruits
- 1 tablespoon margarine
- 1/2 cup boiling water
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 1/4 cup regular or wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons wheat germ
- 2 tablespoons wheat bran (can substitute flour)
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Preparation:
Meanwhile in same bowl (after placing bottom crust in pan), combine 2/3 cup mixed, snipped dried fruits (look for dried fruit pieces-easier). I am always much more generous with my amounts of fruit, too. 1 tablespoon margarine, 1/2 cup boiling water. Let stand for 5 minutes.
Add to fruit mixture: 1 slightly beaten egg or 1/4 cup egg beaters, 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup regular or wheat flour, 2 tablespoons wheat germ, 2 tablespoons wheat bran (can substitute 2 tablespoons flour), 3/4 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 cup chopped walnuts Stir together until well blended. Spread over prebaked bottom crust.
Return to 350 degree oven and bake for 25-30 mins. Cool. Cut into squares. Good refrigerated or warm. - Maidy