Apricot Oat Bars

Ingredients

  • 1/2 C natural creamy no-sugar-added peanut butter
  • 1/4 C water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 large egg whites (about 6 tablespoons)
  • 1/4 C granular sugar substitute or 3 Tbsp agave nectar
  • 2/3 C dried apricots, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 C walnuts, coarsely chopped
  • 2 C rolled oats (not instant)
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the oven to 180°C/350°F. Line a 9″x9″ (23cmX23cm) baking pan with parchment, leaving a 2inch (5cm) overhang on 2 sides.

In a large bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, water and vanilla.

Add the egg whites and whisk again.

Add the remaining ingredients until combined. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and pat with moistened hands until even.

Bake for 15 minutes until crisp and set.

Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, the using the overhang, lift out of the pan.

Cut immediately into 12 bars.

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