CHEWY APRICOT COCONUT BARS (DIABETIC)

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This is a variation on my Recipe #487220. Came up with this in order to use up some extra dried fruit and to make sure my trays this year looked a little different from prior offerings.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 25m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 egg
2 egg whites
5 teaspoons Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking
1/4 teaspoon almond flavoring
1/2 cup margarine, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup coconut, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts (optional) or 1/2 cup almonds (optional)
1/3 cup dried apricot, finely diced
2 tablespoons candied ginger, finely diced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 350 degrees.
  • Using a mixer, beat eggs, Splenda and almond flavoring in medium bowl. Blend in in margarine and vanilla.
  • Measure out the flour and combine 1 tablespoon with the diced apricots to get the fruit to separate into bits.
  • Combine the rest of the flour with the baking powder and salt in small bowl. Stir into egg mixture. Fold in coconut, hazelnuts or almonds, and floured apricots.
  • Spread batter evenly in greased 8-inch square baking pan.
  • Bake until browned and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 20 minutes. Cool in pan on wire rack.
  • Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119.2, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 11.6, Sodium 139.2, Carbohydrate 7.4, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 2.5, Protein 1.8

altaf lovely
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I love the combination of apricots and coconut in these bars.


Irvin Thandolwenkosi
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover apricots.


Youyou Bouzidi
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I made these bars for my family and they loved them. They said they were the best bars they had ever had.


Emon Debnath
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These bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They are delicious, easy to make, and they look impressive.


mr pudim
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I love these bars! They are so easy to make and they taste great.


Nomcebo Dlamini
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These bars were delicious! I made them for a party and they were a hit. They are chewy and have a great apricot flavor.


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