Fruit Filled Cereal Bars

These are a healthy alternative to a Nutrigrain Bar.

Filling:
1 cup raspberries
1 cup blueberries
1 cup strawberries
1/2 cup water or juice

Dough:
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup applesauce
1/4 cup honey
1 cup quick oats
2 cups flour

In a saucepan on medium-high heat, simmer the filling ingredients until the fruit is soft. Blend until smooth and thick with an immersion blender.

While the filling cools, make your dough. Combine butter, applesauce and honey. Add in oats and stir. Slowly stir in flour until it forms a ball of dough. Knead the dough for a few minutes. On a floured surface, take half the dough at a time and roll it out into a rectangular shape with about 1/8" thickness. Cut the dough into long strips with about a 3" width. Spread a thin layer of filling down the centre of the strips. Fold the strips over and seal the edges shut. Cut the strips into 3" bars. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet at bake at 350F for 25-30 minutes.


These were a huge hit. The girls loved them. I am going to try out some other fruit mixtures as well. Use your imagination.

*recipe from FOOD AND WHINE