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Raspberry-Granola Bars
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Oats are loaded with fiber—the soluble kind that helps to lower blood cholesterol. Start slowly so you have time to get used to more fiber!
Substitution
We've suggested raspberry fruit spread for these bars, but you could use any flavor that you like.
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Raspberry-Granola Bars

These old-fashioned layered crumb bars are simply irresistible! From eatbetteramerica.
Prep Time:15 min
Start to Finish:1 hr 15 min
makes:16 bars

1egg white
1/4cup margarine or butter, softened
1/4cup packed brown sugar
1/4cup canola oil
1teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4cups all-purpose flour
1teaspoon baking powder
1/2teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2cups Cascadian Farm® organic oats & honey granola
1cup Cascadian Farm® organic raspberry fruit spread
1.Heat oven to 375°F. Grease 8-inch square pan. In large bowl, beat egg white, butter, brown sugar, canola oil and vanilla with spoon until creamy.
2.Beat in flour, baking powder and baking soda. Stir in granola.
3.Press about two-thirds of the dough in bottom of pan. Spread spreadable fruit over dough to within 1/2 inch of edges. Crumble remaining one-third of dough on top of the fruit. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown and set. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Bake 30 to 35 minutes.

Nutritional Information
1 Serving: Calories 190 (Calories from Fat 70); Total Fat 7g (Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 1g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 125mg; Total Carbohydrate 29g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 15g); Protein 2Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 2%; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 4%; Iron 6Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 2 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
MyPyramid Servings 1 oz-equivalents Grains, 2 tsp Fats & Oils
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