Walnut & Dried Cherry Bars

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup whole wheat flourNutrition
• 3/4 cup dried tart cherriesNutrition
• 1 large eggNutrition
• 1 large egg whiteNutrition
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamonNutrition
• 1/4 tsp saltNutrition
• 1/4 cup canola oilNutrition
• 1/4 cup toasted wheat germNutrition
• 1 cup oatsNutrition
• 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauceNutrition
• 4 tbsps fruit preservesNutrition
• 1/2 cup chopped walnutsNutrition
• 1/2 cup honeyNutrition

Directions

1. 1Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C).
2. 2In a medium bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, wheat germ, cinnamon and salt.
3. 3In another bowl, whisk together the honey, applesauce, oil, egg and egg white until well combined.
4. 4Stir in the oatmeal mixture until well combined. Add the dried cherries and walnuts.
5. 5Coat an 8" square baking pan with cooking spray.
6. 6Spread the mixture into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes.
7. 7Put the preserves in a small saucepan and bring to a boil. As soon as the bars come out of the oven, brush with the preserves.
8. 8Cool completely and cut into 12 bars, about 4 by1 1/2" each.

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