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 Kidsville Kitchen
Cherries: The New Super Fruit!
February is Cherry Month and a great time to try this super fruit! Cherries are one of the most nutritious fruits you can eat. They have very high levels of disease-fighting antioxidants compared to other fruits. They also contain other important nutrients, such as beta carotene (19 times as much as blueberries or strawberries!), vitamins C and E, potassium, magnesium, iron, fiber and folate.
Wholesome Granola Bars
WHAT YOU NEED:
1 1/2 cups low-fat granola (such as Healthy Choice Plain Granola)
1 cup quick oats, uncooked
3/4 cup dried tart cherries
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 egg whites, slightly beaten
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
DIRECTIONS:
1. Line bottom and sides of an 8x8x2-inch baking pan with foil. Lightly spray the foil with nonstick spray. Set aside.
2. Combine granola, oatmeal, cherries, flour, almonds and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl.
3. Stir together egg whites, honey, brown sugar and oil. Stir into the cereal mixture, mixing until all is coated.
4. Press mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven 20 to 25 minutes or until bars are light brown. Let cool on a wire rack. Use foil to remove bars from pan. Let cool completely. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Information (1 bar): 128 calories, 3 g total fat (0 g sat. fat), 23 g carbs, 0 mg cholesterol, 3 g protein, 2g fiber, 27 mg sodium. Daily RDA values: 6% vit. A, 0% vit. C, 2% calcium, 6% iron.
Recipe courtesy of Cherry Marketing Institute (CMI). Find more great recipes at www.choosecherries.com.
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