Pineapple Bars

Submitted by Esuka

"Got this recipe in a weekly food zine, have yet to try it but it's deffinately on my list. I adore pineapple!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 32 bars

ingredients

• 20 ounces crushed pineapple
• 2 cups dates, chopped
• 3 cups oats
• 1 cup wheat germ
• 1 cup coconut
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄4 cups orange juice
• 1⁄4 cup oil

directions

1. Combine pineapple and dates in a saucepan.
2. Cook on medium heat until thickened. Stir frequently.
3. In a large bowl, mix oats, wheat germ, coconut, walnuts, and salt. Stir in juice and oil.
4. Press half of the oat mixture in a greased 9x13" pan. Spread the pineapple mixture on top, then sprinkle on the rest of the oat mixture. Press down lightly.
5. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
6. Cool, and cut into squares.