Prune Coconut Bars

Ingredients

 * 2 cups prunes, chopped and pitted
 * 1 tbsp grated orange rind
 * ½ cup water
 * 1 cup rolled oats
 * 1 cup whole wheat flour
 * ⅓ cup wheat germ
 * ½ cup coconut, flaked or shredded
 * ½ cup vegetable oil

Directions

 * 1) Cook the prunes, orange rind, and water in a saucepan until the mixture is soft and smooth.
 * 2) Meanwhile, combine the oats, flour, wheat germ, coconut, and oil in a bowl.
 * 3) Stir to blend.
 * 4) Press half the mixture in the bottom of an 8 inch square baking pan.
 * 5) Pour the prune mixture on top and spread evenly.
 * 6) Top with the remaining oat mixture and press evenly over the top.
 * 7) Bake in a 350°F oven for about 30 minutes, or until the topping is lightly browned.
 * 8) Cool in the pan before cutting into bars.

Nutritional information
1/16 recipe - 141 calories, 1 bread, 1 ½ fat exchange 16 grams carbohydrate, 3 grams protein, 8 grams fat 17 mg sodium, 145 mg potassium, 0 cholesterol