Cherry Oat Bars (From a Cake Mix) Recipe

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Cherry Oat Bars (From a Cake Mix)
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375. Prepare a 9x13 pan.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, oats and butter until butter has been evenly distributed and entire mixture is crumbly. (See Note #1 at end for directions to make a lower-fat option).
  3. Press TWO-THIRDS the oat mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix the preserves with water and spread over the crust. (See Note #2 at end, regarding jam).
  5. Add pecans to the remaining ONE THIRD oat mixture and crumble this over the top, allowing some of the cherry filling to show through.
  6. Bake 375 for 28-30 minutes (34-36 minutes if you are doing the lower-fat option), or until the top is lightly browned and the center doesn't collapse when you press lightly.
  7. For best results, cut into bars after the bars are set and cooled (I like to cover with foil and cut into bars the next day).
  8. NOTE #1: For lower-fat option, instead of 3/4 cup butter, use 1/2 cup butter and 1/4 cup applesauce.
  9. NOTE #2: A 10 oz. jar of Smuckers Simply Fruit is about 1 cup. Use the whole jar.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 206.31 Kcal (864 kJ)
Calories from fat 95.92 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.66g 16%
Cholesterol 15.25mg 5%
Sodium 153.73mg 6%
Potassium 49.8mg 1%
Total Carbs 26.73g 9%
Sugars 14.7g 59%
Dietary Fiber 1.05g 4%
Protein 2.02g 4%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 54.9mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 322.44 Kcal (1350 kJ)
Calories from fat 149.91 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.66g 16%
Cholesterol 23.84mg 5%
Sodium 240.26mg 6%
Potassium 77.83mg 1%
Total Carbs 41.77g 9%
Sugars 22.98g 59%
Dietary Fiber 1.64g 4%
Protein 3.16g 4%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.2mg 4%
Calcium 85.8mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.8
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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