Raspberry Oat Bars - 2 points per bar

By á-45241

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated no-calorie sweetener (or 6 packets)
• 1/3 cup margarine or butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar-free or low-sugar raspberry jam

Details

Servings 15
Adapted from marlenekoch.com

Preparation

Step 1

This simple recipe combines the goodness of hearty oats, the sweetness of raspberry, and the scent of cinnamon to tie it all together. One batch can serve a crowd or be parceled out through the week as an after-school snack or a better-for-you dessert. If you prefer, you can substitute another fruit jam flavor.

Makes 15 servings

1.  Preheat the oven to 325ºF.  Lightly spray an 8-inch square baking pan with non-stick baking spray.

2.  In a medium bowl, with an electric mixer on low speed, combine the first 7 ingredients (oats through margarine), until the mixture starts to come together. Increase to medium speed and continue mixing until margarine is fully incorporated and the mixture forms a coarse crumb.

3.  Press two-thirds of the crumb mixture into the prepared pan.  Spread the jam onto the crust. Sprinkle the rest of oat mixture on top of jam.