Cherry Power Bars

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Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine
  • 2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups oatmeal (uncooked)
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Put butter and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed 3 to 4 minutes, or until well mixed.
  4. Combine flour, oats, baking soda and salt.
  5. Add flour mixture to sugar mixture and beat on low speed until crumbly.
  6. Spread 2/3 of the oat mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
  7. Press down to make a firm layer.
  8. Put cherry pie filling in an electric blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
  9. Pour cherry puree into a medium saucepan.
  10. Combine granulated sugar and cornstarch and stir into cherry puree.
  11. Cook, stirring constantly, over low heat until mixture is thick and bubbly.
  12. Stir in almond extract.
  13. Pour cherry mixture over oat layer and spread evenly.
  14. Top with remaining oat mixture.
  15. Bake 30- 35 minutes or until golden brown.
  16. Let cool and cut into bars.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

543 kcal 27% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.4g 7% DV
Total Fat 25.4g 33% DV
Carbs 75.3g 27% DV
Fiber 2.3g 8% DV
Sugar 26.6g 53% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16544.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 154mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 2.5mcg
Vitamin C 9.8mg 11% DV
Calcium 39.8mg 3% DV
Iron 1.8mg 10% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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