First Place Apricot-Date Bars Recipe

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First Place Apricot-Date Bars
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Directions:

  1. Place 1/2 cup of brown sugar into a saucepan along with the dates and apricots; pour in the apricot nectar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, and cook, stirring constantly, until the nectar has mostly evaporated and the mixture is sticky, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  2. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl; set aside. Grease a baking sheet.
  3. Stir the melted shortening and vanilla extract into 1 cup of brown sugar in a large bowl until no lumps remain. Stir in the flour mixture and oats; work well with your hands until the mixture is evenly combined. Press half of the oat mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread the cooled apricot mixture evenly over the oats, then press the remaining oat mixture evenly over top.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, about 30 minutes. Cool completely before cutting into bars and serving.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 142.27 Kcal (596 kJ)
Calories from fat 39.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.39g 7%
Cholesterol 1.79mg 1%
Sodium 104.81mg 4%
Potassium 136.43mg 3%
Total Carbs 25.34g 8%
Sugars 14.9g 60%
Dietary Fiber 1.45g 6%
Protein 1.55g 3%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 2%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 16.9mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 377.16 Kcal (1579 kJ)
Calories from fat 104.67 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.63g 7%
Cholesterol 4.76mg 1%
Sodium 277.85mg 4%
Potassium 361.66mg 3%
Total Carbs 67.17g 8%
Sugars 39.51g 60%
Dietary Fiber 3.84g 6%
Protein 4.11g 3%
Vitamin C 3.9mg 2%
Iron 1.6mg 3%
Calcium 44.8mg 2%

* 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

  • 2.9
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

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