Apricot Pecan Bars
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Servings
24
Ready In:
35 to 45 mins
Calories:
190 per 1 serving
Good With:
Coffee Type
About this Recipe
By: The American Institute of Cancer Research
Give your kids a breakfast boost with these homemade apricot bars. Unlike many packaged granola bars, our recipe contains whole grain oats, loaded with soluble fiber, selenium and B vitamins. Eating whole-grain snacks is a great way to get more fiber into your family’s diet for long-lasting energy and lower cancer risk. Real dried apricots pack vitamin A and potassium while pecans add a hearty crunch and, with silken tofu, gives extra protein power.
Ingredients
- 3 cups quick cooking oats 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 3 cups unsweetened grain cereal (cheerios or shredded wheat)
- 2 cups dried apricots, chopped
- 1/4 cup whole-wheat flour
- 12 oz. silken tofu, drained
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 3/4 cup honey
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 Tbsp. lemon zest, freshly grated
- 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
- Canola oil cooking spray
Makes 24 servings. Per serving: 190 calories, 8 g total fat (1 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat), 10 mg cholesterol, 30 g carbohydrates, 4 g protein, 3 g dietary fiber, 55 mg sodium, 15 g sugar, 8 g added sugar.
Instructions
Step 1
Spread oats and pecans on large (15×10 inch) baking dish. Bake until lightly brown and fragrant, 8 to 10 minutes.
Step 2
Transfer to large mixing bowl and add cereal, apricots and flour; stir to combine.
Step 3
Puree tofu, egg, applesauce, oil, honey, vanilla and lemon zest in a blender until smooth.
Step 4
Make a well in the center of the oat mixture and fold in the tofu mixture until combined.
Step 5
Coat 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray and spread the mixture uniformly in the dish.
Step 6
Bake until firm in the center and golden brown, approximately 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool completely in the dish before cutting into bars with a sharp knife.
