Walnut and Dried Cherry Bars

Walnut and Dried Cherry Bars are chewy, nutty treats packed with crunchy walnuts and sweet-tart dried cherries. Perfect as a breakfast snack or anytime energy boost with a satisfying blend of flavors and textures.

Ingreadient

  • 1 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 3/4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour or regular whole-wheat flour
  • 1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • 1 egg, beaten to mix
  • 1 egg white
  • 3/4 cup chopped dried tart cherries
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • cooking spray
  • 1/4 cup "fruit only" apricot preserves