Healthy Cranberry Orange Bars
This low-fat recipe is diabetic-friendly, but delicious for everyone. These cranberry-orange bars make a great afternoon snack or treat in your child's lunch box. These are also a great autumn dessert for dinner parties and gathering.
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Cooking Time40 min
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup cranberries, chopped finely
- 1 orange, ground with skins
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 2/3 tablespoon margarine
- 1 egg, or 3 tablespoons egg substitute
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Combine the cranberries, oranges, raisins, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl. Set aside.
- Cream the margarine until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and beat well.
- Blend in the vanilla.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture.
- Stir in the cranberry mixture and pour the batter into a greased 8-inch square baking pan.
- Bake at 350F degrees for 30 to 40 minutes or until browned on top.
- Cool in the pan on a wire rack and cut into bars.