Apricot Bars

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 cup apricot 100% fruit spread
• ½ cup butter, melted
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup flour
• ⅔ cup oats
• 1¼ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¾ tsp cinnamon, ground
• ¼ tsp allspice, ground
• ⅛ tsp mace, ground

Procedures

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Beat eggs in large bowl.
3. Blend in fruit spread, butter, and vanilla.
4. Add flour, oats, baking powder, salt, and spices; mix well.
5. Spread dough into greased 12"x8" baking dish.
6. Bake 18 minutes, until golden brown and firm to touch.
7. Cool completely on wire rack.
8. Cut into 18 bars.
9. Store in tightly covered container.

Nutrition information

Per bar:

• 130 calories | 2g protein | 17g carbohydrate | 6g fat | 37mg cholesterol | 119mg sodium
• Diabetic exchanges: ⅔ diabetic starch/bread | 1 fat | ½ fruit