Walnut and Dried Cherry Bars

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   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, wheat germ, cinnamon and salt.

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   In another bowl, whisk together the honey, applesauce, oil, egg and egg white until well combined.

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   Stir in the oatmeal mixture until well combined.

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   Add the dried cherries and walnuts.

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   Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.

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   Spread the mixture into the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out

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   clean, 30 to 35 minutes.

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   Put the preserves in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.

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   As soon as the bars come out of the oven, brush with the preserves.

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    Cool completely and cut into 12 bars, about 4 by1 1/2 inches each.

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    Per Serving

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    Calories 230; Total Fat 9 g; (Sat Fat 1 g, Mono Fat 3 g, Poly Fat 4 g) ; Protein 4 g; Carb 34 g; Fiber 2 g; Cholesterol 20 mg; Sodium 60 mg

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    Excellent source of: Manganese

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    Good source of: Thiamin

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