Skinny Raspberry Bars

Name: Skinny Raspberry Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 3/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour; 3/4 cup sugar; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 egg white; 3/4 cup Cascadian Farm® organic raspberry fruit spread; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

49 Ratings

8 Reviews

Kitchen Tested

Prep 15 min
Total 2 hr 0 min
Servings 24

Lock in sweet fruit flavor in these whole grain bars with 11% fewer calories and 4% less sat fat than the original recipe.

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated July 19, 2019

Make With

Gold Medal Flour

Ingredients

3/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup Gold Medal™ whole wheat flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg white
3/4 cup Cascadian Farm® organic raspberry fruit spread
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps

1

Heat oven to 350°F. Line 8-inch square pan with foil. In large bowl, mix flours, sugar, butter and egg white with electric mixer on low speed until crumbly.
2

Reserve 1/2 cup crumb mixture for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture firmly in bottom of pan. Spread fruit spread to within 1/2 inch of edges. Sprinkle reserved 1/2 cup crumb mixture over top; sprinkle with walnuts.
3

Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.

Any flavor fruit spread or preserves can be substituted for the raspberry; try apricot or strawberry for a change.
Serve these pretty bars on black or dark plate for a little visual drama. Or, need a gift? Package them in a decorative box and include the recipe.