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Zingy Citrus Bars

These moist, crunchy, and fruity dessert bars are great for any occassion. And because there's no added sugar, you won't feel guilty making them for your kids!
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Course Breakfast, Cookies / Brownies / Bars
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 2954.3 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup(s) butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cup(s) unsweetened orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) orange extract
  • 2 1/2 cup(s) whole wheat pastry flour
  • 1 teaspoon(s) baking soda
  • 2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup(s) fresh cranberries, chopped
  • 1 cup(s) walnuts, chopped
  • 3/4 cup(s) flaked coconut
  • 1 3/4 cup(s) crushed pineapple, drained well

Instructions
 

  • In a medium-large mixing bowl, beat together eggs, butter, orange juice, and orange extract.
  • Add flour, baking soda and baking powder and beat.
  • Add cinnamon and nutmeg and beat well.
  • Stir in cranberries and walnuts.
  • Spoon mixture into a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch baking pan and spread evenly.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Drain the pineapple well.
  • Sprinkle coconut and pineapple over batter.
  • Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until a knife inserted comes out clean.
  • Cool and cut into bars.
  • Note: This recipe is marked "low sugar" as there is no added sugar to this dessert.
  • However, it does contain natural fruit sugars.
  • For added sweetness try adding 2 to 4 portion scoops of stevia when flour is added.

Nutrition

Calories: 2954.3kcalCarbohydrates: 308.44gProtein: 66.49gFat: 166.66gSaturated Fat: 75.31gCholesterol: 122.01mgSodium: 1830.83mgFiber: 63.78gSugar: 41.7g
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