Almond and Prune Energy Bars
Soft and tender energy bars are filled with spice, crunchy almonds, and sweet prunes.
Servings: 20
Calories: 117kcal
Equipment
- 1 Baking Dish - 13 x 9
- 1 Hand Mixer
- Glass mixing bowl
- 1 Spatula
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp allspice dried
- 1 tsp cinnamon dried
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt plain, low fat
- 3/4 cup prunes approximately 4 ounces, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup water boiling
- 1/4 cup almonds slivered, toasted
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Place prunes in a bowl and add boiling water. Set a side. Spray baking dish with cooking spray and set a side. Toast almonds in a frying pan over medium-high heat until lightly browned. Remove from heat and stir until cooled.
- Place brown sugar and olive oil in a bowl and beat until mixed. Add eggs, one at a time, and mix. Add vanilla and mix well.
- Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and allspice. Add to egg mixture, alternating with yogurt. Mix until just combined. The batter will be sticky.
- Pour excess water off of the prunes, Use a sharp knife to cut into 1/4 inch pieces. Drizzle lemon juice over prunes and add to batter. Mix until prunes are evenly mixed into the batter.
- Spread batter into prepared baking dish. Sprinkle toast almonds over the batter. Place baking dish on the bottom rack of the oven. Bake for 15-17 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove pan from oven. Plave on a rack to cool. Sprinkle powdered sugar over bars. Cut and enjoy.