Pick-Me-Up Bars

Whether you’re low on energy or just in need of a treat to satisfy your sweet tooth, these bars, sweetened with dates and honey, are sure to satisfy.

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  • ingredients 12
  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total Time 40 min

Ingredients

Nonstick cooking spray
3
tablespoons honey
1/4
cup orange juice
2
tablespoons lemon juice
1
package (8 oz) pitted whole dates, snipped
2 1/2
cups Gold Medal® whole wheat flour
1/2
teaspoon baking soda
1/4
teaspoon baking powder
1/4
cup unsweetened applesauce
3
tablespoons pure maple syrup
2
egg whites
1
tablespoon canola or cooking oil

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Directions

  • 1 Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with foil
  • 2 Lightly coat foil with cooking spray; set aside. In a small bowl, combine the honey, orange juice and lemon juice
  • 3 Stir in the dates; set aside
  • 4 Combine the flour, soda, and baking powder in a large mixing bowl. In a second mixing bowl, combine applesauce, syrup, egg whites, and oil.
  • 5 Add applesauce mixture to the flour mixture. Beat with an electric mixer until just combined (mixture will be crumbly).
  • 6 Stir in date mixture. Spoon batter in the prepared baking pan; press evenly into pan with fingers or the back of the spoon.
  • 7 Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • 8 Cool bars on a wire rack. Remove bars from pan by lifting the edges of the foil. Cut into 24 bars.

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