Recipe: Raisin Bars (ADA recipe, using whole wheat flour and apple juice)

RAISIN BARS

1 cup dark or golden raisins
1/2 cup unsweetened apple juice
1 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1 egg
2 tbsp vegetable oil
Grated orange rind

In a saucepan, combine the raisins and apple juice. Bring to a boil. Remove pan from heat and set aside to cool.

Meanwhile, mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, egg and vegetable oil together. Add the cooled raisin mixture and blend thoroughly.

Spread the mixture into a lightly-oiled 8-inch-square pan. Sprinkle on the grated orange rind.

Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 30 to 40 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire rack and cut into bars.

Makes 16 bars

One Bar = Calories: 76, Carbohydrates: 14, Protein: 2, Fat: 2, Sodium: 47, Potassium: 109, Cholesterol: 17

Exchange Value: 1 Bread Exchange

From: Vicki,La
Source: American Diabetes Association Holiday Cookbook by Betty Wedman, M.S.,R.D.