The Markets LLC Recipes
https://www.themarketswa.com/Recipes/Detail/1482/Health_Bars
Health Bars
Yield: 24 bars
Ingredients
| 2 |
cans |
(6 ounces each) low sodium V-8 Vegetable Juice
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| 1 |
cup |
chopped dried apricots
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| 1 |
cup |
chopped dates
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| 1 |
cup |
raisins
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| 1/4 |
cup |
shortening
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| 1/2 |
cup |
unsalted margarine
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| 1 |
cup |
packed light brown sugar
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| 1 3/4 |
cups |
all purpose flour
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| 1 1/2 |
cups |
quick-cooking oats, uncooked
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| 1 |
teaspoon |
baking soda
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Directions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
In 1- quart saucepan over medium heat, combine juice, apricots, dates and raisins. Bring to boil; reduce heat to low. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat.
In a large bowl beat shortening, margarine and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Meanwhile in medium bowl, combine dry ingredients; mix well. Stir dry ingredients into sugar mixture. Stir in fruit mixture. Pour into 13 x 9 x 2- inch baking pan.
Bake for 25 minutes or until done. Cool slightly. Cut into 24 bars.
Please note that some ingredients and brands may not be available in every store.
The Markets LLC Recipes
https://www.themarketswa.com/Recipes/Detail/1482/Health_Bars