Health Bars

Yield: 24 bars

Ingredients

2 cans (6 ounces each) low sodium V-8 Vegetable Juice

1 cup chopped dried apricots

1 cup chopped dates

1 cup raisins

1/4 cup shortening

1/2 cup unsalted margarine

1 cup packed light brown sugar

1 3/4 cups all purpose flour

1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats, uncooked

1 teaspoon baking soda

Nutrition Facts

Yield: 24 bars

Approximate Nutrient Content per serving:

Calories: 193

Sodium: 17mg

Please Note: Nutritional values listed may vary from final results depending on actual measurements, products and brands used to prepare the recipe.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F

In 1- quart saucepan over medium heat, combine juice, apricots, dates and raisins. Bring to boil; reduce heat to low. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat.

In a large bowl beat shortening, margarine and brown sugar until light and fluffy.

Meanwhile in medium bowl, combine dry ingredients; mix well. Stir dry ingredients into sugar mixture. Stir in fruit mixture. Pour into 13 x 9 x 2- inch baking pan.

Bake for 25 minutes or until done. Cool slightly. Cut into 24 bars.

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