Apricot-Oatmeal Bars Recipe

Summary

Servings2Cuisine
Method

Ingredients

 All purpose flour1 1⁄4 Cup (20 tbs)
 Quick cooking oats1 1⁄4 Cup (20 tbs), uncooked
 Sugar1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Baking soda1⁄2 Teaspoon
 Salt1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Butter/Margarine3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs), melted
 Vanilla extract2 Teaspoon
 Apricot preserves10 Ounce
 Flaked coconut1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 1894 Calories from Fat 770

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 89 g136.2%

Saturated Fat 56.6 g282.8%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 181.4 mg60.5%

Sodium 603.4 mg25.1%

Total Carbohydrates 265 g88.4%

Dietary Fiber 13.1 g52.3%

Sugars 127.4 g

Protein 22 g43%

Vitamin A 57.2% Vitamin C 75.5%

Calcium 7.6% Iron 34.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

Combine flour, oats, sugar, soda, and salt in a large bowl, blend well.
Add butter and vanilla, mix until crumbly.
Reserve 1 cup mixture.
Press remaining crumb mixture into a greased 13- x 9- x 2-inch baking pan.
Spread apricot preserves on crust to within 1/4 inch from edge of pan.
Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture and coconut.
Bake at 350° for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned.
Cool and cut into bars.
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