Super Strawberry Bars
Prep time: 45 minutes
What you need:
- 1 c. flour
- 1 c. rolled oats
- 1/2 c. butter or margarine, softened
- 1/3 c. light brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp. baking powder
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 3/4 c. strawberry jam
Utensils:
- oven (you'll need help from your adult assistant)
- large bowl
- square (8" x 8") pan coated with nonstick spray
- large spoon
- knife (you'll need help from your adult assistant)
- measuring cups and spoons
What to do:
- Preheat oven to 350° Fahrenheit (180° Celsius).
- In a large bowl, mix everything together except the strawberry jam.
- Measure out 2 cups of this mixture. Leave the rest in the bowl, and set it aside.
- Take the 2 cups of the mixture and press it into the bottom of the pan. You can use your hands or a spoon. Make sure you cover the entire bottom of the pan!
- Using a large spoon, spread the strawberry jam on top of the mixture in the pan. Spread it evenly all over.
- Take the mixture that was left in the bowl, and spread it over the strawberry jam. Press it down lightly.
- Bake for 25 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven, and allow it to cool for at least 15 minutes.
- Cut the bars into 12 squares to eat and share!
Nutritional analysis (per serving):
- 211 calories
- 2g protein
- 9g fat
- 32g carbohydrate
- 1g fiber
- 22mg cholesterol
- 126mg sodium
Serves: 12
Serving size: 1 square
Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.
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