Monday, July 4, 2011

Peach and Golden Raisin Streusel Bars with a touch of Honey

Crust and Topping:
1 C. margarine, chilled ($.25)
1 C. packed dark brown sugar ($.15)
2 C. quick-cooking oats ($.20)
1 1/2 C. all-purpose flour ($.15)
1 tsp. baking soda ($.05)

Filling:
3 medium peaches, peeled, pitted, and chopped ($.75)
1/2 C. golden raisins, rough chopped ($.30)
2 T. honey ($.25)
1/8 tsp. nutmeg ($.05)
2 T. coffee creamer (free after coupons)
6 oz. carton fat free honey almond flavored yogurt ($.40)
3/4 C. sugar ($.15)
1/8 C. all-purpose flour ($.05)
1 tsp. black walnut extract ($.10)
1 egg ($.10)

Directions:

Heat oven to 350ºF.

Mix butter and brown sugar in large bowl with spoon. Stir in oats, 1 1/2 C. flour and the baking soda until crumbly. Press half of the mixture in ungreased 13x9" pan. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.

Mix filling ingredients in large bowl. Pour over baked crust. Add a dash of nutmeg (an additional 1/8 tsp.) to crumb topping and crumble remaining oat mixture over filling.

Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until top is golden brown and filling is just set. Cool completely, about 1 hour.

Serve warm with ice cream or at room temperature.

Yields = 30 bars
Cost: $2.95
Cost per bar: $.10

3 comments:

  1. These are amazing! I made them last week for a potluck and they were such a huge hit! Couldn't have imagined they would taste soo good.

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  2. I can't wait to try this!

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  3. Thanks! These are my new favorites...can't wait to try a few variations on these, especially with all the chopped hazelnuts I've grabbed at $1.99 a lb.

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