Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
| Calories | 152 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 4.0 g | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | |
| Trans Fat | 0.0 g | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2.5 g | |
| Cholesterol | 1 mg | |
| Sodium | 76 mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28 g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g | |
| Sugars | 10 g | |
| Protein | 4 g | |
Ingredients
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Cooking spray  - 
                        
1 3/4 cups low-fat granola (lowest added sugar available)  - 
                        
1 1/2 cups whole-wheat flour  - 
                        
2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar  - 
                        
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon  - 
                        
1/4 teaspoon salt  - 
                        
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream  - 
                        
2 tablespoons canola or corn oil  
Filling
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1/2 cup pitted coarsely chopped dates  - 
                        
1/2 cup avocado  - 
                        
1 cup frozen unsweetened blueberries  - 
                        
1 tablespoon grated orange zest  - 
                        
1 teaspoon cornstarch  
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan with cooking spray.  - 
                                
Put the granola in a food processor. Pulse three times to break apart the large pieces (it should look like rolled oats). Transfer the granola to a large bowl. Stir in the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until combined. Add the sour cream and oil.  - 
                                
Using a pastry blender or large fork, blend the mixture until it resembles pea-size crumbs.  - 
                                
Press half of the granola mixture into the baking pan to form a crust. Set aside the remaining half.  - 
                                
Bake for 20 minutes, or until slightly browned. Transfer to a cooling rack. Let cool to room temperature.  - 
                                
Meanwhile, in a food processor, process the dates until smooth. Add the avocado, processing until smooth. Add the blueberries, orange zest, and cornstarch, processing until smooth.  - 
                                
Spoon the filling onto the cooled crust. Use a spatula to spread it. Sprinkle the reserved granola mixture over the filling. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the topping is slightly browned and the filling is set.  - 
                                
Transfer the baking pan to a cooling rack. Let cool. Cut into 15 bars.  
Cooking Tip: Store these bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days or wrap them individually and freeze them for up to three months.