Steps
1
To make the filling: Add fruit, water, honey/maple syrup (if using), salt, and lemon juice (if using) to a saucepan over medium heat.
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Cook until soft, stirring occasionally (about 5-10 minutes).
3
Mash the fruit to your desired texture.
4
Simmer until thick, looking like thick jam, not watery.
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Cool the filling completely before using in your bars.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet.
7
To make the dough: In a bowl, cream softened butter and brown sugar until smooth.
8
Add egg and vanilla to the butter mixture; mix well.
9
In a separate bowl, mix whole wheat flour, all-purpose flour, quick oats, baking soda, and salt.
10
Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix to form a dough.
11
Add milk 1 tbsp at a time until the dough is soft, slightly tacky, and easy to roll.
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Turn the dough out onto a floured surface. Roll to about 1/8-inch thickness.
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Cut the dough into squares approximately 4" x 4 1/2".
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Place a heaping tablespoon of the cooled fruit filling down the center of each dough square, leaving about a 1/4-inch border around the edges.
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Brush the borders lightly with water.
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Fold one side of the dough over the filling and pinch the ends together. Fold the other side over and press all seams with your fingers to seal.
17
Carefully flip each bar over and place seam side down on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake for 12-15 minutes, until lightly golden but still soft.
19
Let bars cool completely before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving285 calories
Calories from
- Protein 8%
- Carbs 54%
- Fat 38%
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Fat 12 g 18%
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Saturated Fat High 6 g 30%
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Carbohydrates 38 g 12%
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Fiber 2 g 8%
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Sugar High 17 g 34%
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Protein 6 g 12%
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Cholesterol 30 mg 10%
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Sodium 240 mg 10%
% Daily Value is based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Servings isn't set, so the recipe counts as 4.
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