jillmayre
02-11-2001, 04:10 PM
Oatmeal Bars
These bars have a hard crunchy crust and a chewy center. They're sure to please cookie lovers who have an undeniable sweet tooth. If you like, replace all or part of the raisins with chocolate chips.
Per serving:
Calories: 117
Fat: 2.3 g. (17% of calories)
Saturated fat: 0.3 g.
Cholesterol: 9 mg.
Sodium: 104 mg.
1 egg
1 egg white
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 tbsp canola oil
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup raisins
Coat a 13" X 9" baking pan with no-stick spray and set aside.
In a food processor, mix the egg, egg white, sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Add the oil and vanilla; process for 10 to 15 seconds. Add the flour, baking soda and salt. Process until the mixture is just blended. Add the oats and incorporate with on/off turns.
Sprinkle with the raisins and use a fork to lightly mix them in. Transfer the dough to the prepared pan. Wet your fingers with water and press the dough evenly into the pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan. Makes 24.
These bars have a hard crunchy crust and a chewy center. They're sure to please cookie lovers who have an undeniable sweet tooth. If you like, replace all or part of the raisins with chocolate chips.
Per serving:
Calories: 117
Fat: 2.3 g. (17% of calories)
Saturated fat: 0.3 g.
Cholesterol: 9 mg.
Sodium: 104 mg.
1 egg
1 egg white
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3 tbsp canola oil
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup raisins
Coat a 13" X 9" baking pan with no-stick spray and set aside.
In a food processor, mix the egg, egg white, sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Add the oil and vanilla; process for 10 to 15 seconds. Add the flour, baking soda and salt. Process until the mixture is just blended. Add the oats and incorporate with on/off turns.
Sprinkle with the raisins and use a fork to lightly mix them in. Transfer the dough to the prepared pan. Wet your fingers with water and press the dough evenly into the pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan. Makes 24.