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CHI St. Joseph Regional Health Regional Hospital 2801 Franciscan Drive Bryan, TX 77802 This publication in no way seeks to serve as a substitute for professional medical care. Consult your doctor before undertaking any form of medical treatment or adopting any exercise program or dietary guidelines. Fun and Fancy Fruit Bars INGREDIENTS 6 tablespoons grapeseed oil, with extra to brush pan 2 cups quick oats ½ cup mixed seeds such as pumpkin, sunower and sesame ½ cup honey ½ cup dark brown sugar ½ cup maple syrup pinch of salt 1½ cups of mixed dried fruit, such as raisins, cherries, apricots, papaya, pineapple and cranberries 1 teaspoon ground cardamom or cinnamon INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and line a 9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or foil, letting a few inches hang over side of pan. Brush with oil. 2. Spread oats and seeds on another baking pan and toast in oven until golden and fragrant, 6 to 8 minutes, shaking pan once. 3. In a saucepan, combine oil, honey, brown sugar, maple syrup and salt. Stir together over medium heat until smooth and hot. 4. In a mixing bowl, toss together toasted oats and seeds, dried fruit and cardamom. Pour hot sugar mixture over and stir until well combined. 5. While mixture is warm, transfer to prepared pan, pressing into pan evenly with a spatula. 6. Bake until brown—25 to 30 minutes. Transfer pan to a rack and let cool completely. Using the overhanging foil or paper, lift out of pan and place on a work surface. Cut into bars. NUTRITION INFO 9 SERVINGS Calories: 258 Total Fat: 10.3g Saturated Fat: 1.1g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 4mg Potassium: 109mp Carbohydrates: 41.1g Fiber: 1.9g Sugars: 27.8g Protein: 2.5g Recipe adapted from the White House Cookbook, created by the USDA's Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion. These healthy, delicious fruit and oatmeal bars make a great treat for the whole family.

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