Orange and Apple Bars

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- Prep time
- 20 min
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- Cook time
- 35 min
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- Servings
- 24 Servings
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- Serving size
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1 bar
Ingredients
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nonstick cooking spray
- 1
- 1
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old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup
- 1 cup
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whole-wheat flour
- 1 cup
- 1 cup
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sugar
- 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup
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ground cardamom
- 1/2 tsp
- 1/2 tsp
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ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp
- 1/4 tsp
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baking soda
- 1/4 tsp
- 1/4 tsp
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egg whites
- 2
- 2
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canola oil
- 3 tbsp
- 3 tbsp
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orange (zested and juiced)
- 1
- 1
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apple butter
- 1 1/2 cup
- 1 1/2 cup
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Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray.
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In a medium bowl, stir together the oatmeal, flour, sugar, cardamom, nutmeg, and baking soda.
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In a small bowl, using a fork, lightly beat the egg whites. Stir in the oil and 2 tbsp fresh orange juice.
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Add the egg white mixture to the oatmeal mixture, stirring until the combined mixture holds together. Press three-fourths of the mixture into the baking dish.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the fruit butter and 2 tsp of the orange zest. Using a rubber scraper, spread the fruit butter mixture over the oatmeal mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining oatmeal mixture.
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Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Transfer the dish to a cooling rack and let cool completely, then cut into 24 equal bars.