Cranberry Date Bars

By Grammie926

NUTRITION:
171 calories, 6g fat, 30g carbohydrates, 2g protein per serving.
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Calculated: per serving
Calories (kcal) 171
% Calories From Fat 28.3%
% Calories From Carbs 68%
% Calories From Protein 3.8%
Total Fat (g) 6 Vitamin B6 (mg) trace
Saturated Fat (g) 3 Vitamin B12 (mcg) trace
Monounsat Fat (g) 2 Thiamin B1 (mg) 0.1
Polyunsaturated Fat (g) trace Riboflavin B2 (mg) trace
Cholesterol (mg) 14 Healthy choice: this recipe is considered low in cholesterol Folacin (mcg) 5
Sodium (mg) 86 Healthy choice: this recipe is considered low in sodium Niacin (mg) 1
Potassium (mg) 106 Caffeine (mg) 0
Total Carb (g) 30 Alcohol (kcal) 1
Dietary Fiber (g) 2 % Refuse 0
Protein (g) 2
Calcium (mg) 16 Food Exchanges
Iron (mg) 1 Grain (Starch) 1/2
Zinc (mg) trace Lean Meat 0
Vitamin C (mg) 2 Vegetable 0
Vitamin A (i.u.) 206 Fruit 1/2
Vitamin A (r.e.) 49.5 NonFat Milk 0
Fat 1
Other Carbs 1
WW Points: 4

This recipe is:
Low in sodium (contains less than 140 grams of sodium per serving). Low in cholesterol (contains less than 20 grams of cholesterol per serving).

Ingredients

• 12 ounces cranberries
• 8 ounces chopped dates
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups flour
• 2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter, melted
• Glaze:***
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Details

Servings 36
Adapted from cdkitchen.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a covered saucepan over low heat, simmer cranberries, dates and water for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the cranberries have popped. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla and set aside. In a large bowl, combine the four, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Stir in butter until well blended.

Pat half into an ungreased 13x9x2" baking pan. Bake at 350F degrees for 8 min. Spoon cranberry mixture over crush. Sprinkle with remaining oat mixture. Pat gently. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until browned. Cool. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over bars.