2 cup cake flour
3/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup dark-brown sugar, packed
2 egg whites
1 raisin puree
3/4 cup chopped bitttersweet
1 chocolate
1/3 cup toasted walnuts, optional
1 tbsp grated orange zest
Directions
Raisin Puree is the basis for the dough of this rich-tasting, chewy
bar. The combination of orange and chocolate is a classic favorite. We
considered cutting the amount of chocolate in the recipe, thereby
cut- ting the fat, but in the end we agreed that the extra richness
is worth the extra grams of fat. (By Times Food Stylists) Sift
together flour, baking powder and salt into large bowl. Stir in oats
and brown sugar. Beat egg whites lightly in another bowl. Stir in
Raisin Puree. Stir into flour mixture along with chocolate, walnuts,
and orange zest just until blended. Spoon in 9-inch-square baking pan
sprayed with non-stick vegetable spray. Bake at 350 degrees F. 25 to
30 minutes. Cool. Cut into 24 bars. 213 calories; 95 mg sodium; 0
cholesterol; 3 grams fat; 45 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams protein;
0.5 gram fiber.
Servings: 24 servings
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Categories: Chocolate; Cookie; Dessert; Fruit
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