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Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 28 |
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Here's a quick, economical alternative to the popular power and energy bars. Low in fat but packed full of carbohydrates, these bars are sure to get you through your workout. Ingredients:
1/4 cup chilled butter or stick margarine, cut into small pieces |
2/3 cup packed brown sugar |
3 cups regular oats |
1 cup raisins |
1/2 cup dried cranberries |
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg |
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten |
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter |
1/2 cup fat-free sweetened condensed milk |
cooking spray |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Cut butter into brown sugar with a pastry blender until crumbly. Stir in oats and next 5 ingredients.
3. Combine egg whites, peanut butter, and condensed milk in a small bowl; stir with a whisk until smooth. Add egg mixture to oats, and stir well.
4. Press mixture into a jelly-roll pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes; cool completely. Cut into 28 bars.
5. NOTE: Bars can be stored in pan or on a plate, covered.
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