Sunshine Bars

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• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup dried apricots
• 1/2 cup wheat germ
• ½ cup honey
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ cup canola oil
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 ½ cups rolled oats
• 2/3 cup toasted nuts

Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat orange juice to a boil in a small saucepan. Put dried apricots in pan, bring to a boil again and turn off the heat. Cover pan and let apricots absorb juice until tender enough to cut with a sharp knife.

Meanwhile mix honey and oil. Stir oats, flour, wheat germ, cinnamon and salt together. Drain apricots, chop coarsely and stir into dry ingredients along with raisins and chopped nuts. Combine wet and dry ingredients and press mixture into an oiled 9x13 inch baking dish. Bake 30 minutes.

Allow to cool completely before cutting. Makes about 2 dozen squares.

Serves as many as desired.
Calories per serving: 146
Fat: 6.1g

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