California Prune Energy Bars
Courtesy of California Prune Board
Ingredients
1 cup (250mL) Californian Prunes, chopped
2 ¼ cups (550 mL) Whole wheat flour
1 ½ cups (375 mL) Old fashioned rolled oats
4 Tbsp. (60 mL) Sunflower seeds
½ tsp. (2.5 mL) Salt
¾ cup (175 mL) Butter
½ cup (125 mL) Dark brown sugar
2 Tbsp. (30 mL) Maple syrup
Further informations
Servings: Makes 12 bars
Directions
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1
In a medium mixing bowl combine flour, oats, sunflower seeds and salt.
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2
In a saucepan, over low heat, melt butter. Stir in brown sugar and syrup.
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3
Pre-heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and line the bottom of a 9 in. (23 cm) square cake pan with parchment paper.
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4
Place the California Prunes in a food processor or blender with 2 Tbsp. (30 mL) water. Process until pureed. Set aside.
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5
Pour butter mixture into mixing bowl with dry ingredients and stir until combined.
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6
Press half of the mixture into the bottom of the cake pan.
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7
Spoon prune purée, carefully spreading it over oat mixture with a knife until the base is completely covered. Cover prune layer with remaining oat mixture.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden on top.
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9
Let cool for 5 minutes, then cut into 12 squares, with a sharp knife. Continue cooling in pan, before removing. They can keep in an airtight container for a week.
