Fruit 'n Oat Bars

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 25
• 1 cup instant non-fat powdered milk
• 1/3 cup splenda granular
• 1/3 cup boiling water
• 3 tablespoons margarine, melted
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 1/2 cups quick oatmeal
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup sunflower seeds
• 1 cup chopped dates
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350°f.
• 2 in mixed bowl combine skim milk powder,splenda, water and margerine.
• 3 beat until frothy.
• 4 blend in applesauce and cinnamon.
• 5 stir in remaining ingredients, stirring well.
• 6 press evenly into a greased 13x9-inch baking pan.
• 7 bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned around edges.
• 8 cool and then cut into 25 squares.