2 cups prunes, chopped and pitted
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
1/2 cup water
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/3 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup flaked or shredded coconut
1/2 cup vegetable oil
Servings: 16
1. Cook the prunes, orange rind, and water in a saucepan until the mixture is soft and smooth.
2. Meanwhile, combine the oats, flour, wheat germ, coconut, and oil in a bowl. stir to blend. Press half the mixture in the bottom of an 8 inch square baking pan.
3. Pour the prune mixture on top and spread evenly. Top with the remaining oat mixture and press evenly over the top.
4. Bake in a 350F oven for about 30 minutes, or until the topping is lightly browned. Cool in the pan before cutting into bars.
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
1/2 cup water
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/3 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup flaked or shredded coconut
1/2 cup vegetable oil
Servings: 16
1. Cook the prunes, orange rind, and water in a saucepan until the mixture is soft and smooth.
2. Meanwhile, combine the oats, flour, wheat germ, coconut, and oil in a bowl. stir to blend. Press half the mixture in the bottom of an 8 inch square baking pan.
3. Pour the prune mixture on top and spread evenly. Top with the remaining oat mixture and press evenly over the top.
4. Bake in a 350F oven for about 30 minutes, or until the topping is lightly browned. Cool in the pan before cutting into bars.