Dried Cherry and Oat Energy Bars

Dried Cherry and Oat Energy Bars

FEATURED PRODUCT

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INGREDIENTS

Cooking spray
1 cup light nonfat vanilla flavored Greek yogurt
4 large egg whites
1/2 cup Whole Earth Sweet Granules
3 Whole Earth Sticks
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups uncooked quick or old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup chopped dried cherries
1/2 cup toasted sunflower seeds

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PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 190°C. Line a 33cm x 22cm baking pan with aluminum foil. Spray bottom with cooking spray; set aside.

2. Whisk yogurt, egg whites, Sweet Granules, Sticks, applesauce, melted butter, cinnamon and vanilla in mixing bowl until combined. Mix in flour and baking soda until blended.

3. Stir in oats, cherries and sunflower seeds until a thick batter is formed. Spread mixture evenly in prepared pan.

4. Bake 19 to 21 minutes or until top is golden and wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool completely on wire rack. Grasp ends of foil and remove from pan. Cut into bars. Store in tightly covered container at room temperature.

NUTRITION INFORMATION
(PER SERVING)
Calories: 247
kJ: 1033
Protein: 8g
Total Carbohydrate: 39
Total Sugars: 14g
Fiber: 5g
Total Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 6mg
Sodium: 94mg

Reduction
Calorie Reduction than Traditional Recipe - 20%
Carbohydrate Reduction than Traditional Recipe - 22%

Traditional Cheese Cake

Traditional Cheese Cake

Makes 12 servings

FEATURED PRODUCT

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INGREDIENTS

PASTRY CRUST:
2 cups pastry flour
1 cups all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoons baking soda
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon Whole Earth Sweet Granules
6 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Zest of 1 medium orange

CHEESECAKE BATTER:
2-1/4 packages (225g each) reduced fat cream cheese, softened
340g part-skim ricotta cheese*
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon Whole Earth Sweet Granules
9 Whole Earth Sticks
3 large eggs
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons skim milk
1 tablespoon plus 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

*Drain ricotta cheese overnight in refrigerator in a sieve lined with cheese cloth. Discard liquid.

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PREPARATION

1. For Pastry Crust, sift dry ingredients; set aside.

2. Beat butter and Sweet Granules in large bowl of mixer until well blended. Beat in water and vanilla until combined. Gradually add dry ingredients and zest, mixing after each addition until blended. Refrigerate dough while preparing Cheesecake Batter.

3. For Cheesecake Batter, place cheeses and Whole Earth products in large bowl of mixer. Beat until smooth. Mix in eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Gradually mix in milk and vanilla until blended.

4. Preheat oven to 160°C.

5. On lightly floured surface, roll Pastry Crust to 6mm thickness. Cut into a 30 cm diameter circle. Fit into a 22cm springform pan; trim so dough is even with top edge of pan. Pour in Cheesecake Batter.

6. Bake cheesecake 45 to 60 minutes or until center of cheesecake is almost set (still slightly soft). Remove from oven and cool completely on wire rack. Refrigerate several hours or overnight before serving.

NOTE: For an easier crust, substitute 1 refrigerated prepared pie pastry for the Pastry Crust recipe. Follow recipe directions above.

 

NUTRITION INFORMATION
(PER SERVING)
Calories: 481
kJ: 2012
Protein: 13g
Total Carbohydrate: 44g
Total Sugars: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Total Fat: 26g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Trans Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 119mg
Sodium: 275mg

Reduction
Sugar Gram Reduction than Traditional Recipe - 68%
Calorie Reduction than Traditional Recipe – 30%
Carbohydrate Reduction than Traditional Recipe – 49%