Toasted Almond-Cappuccino-Oatmeal Bars

  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 2 hr 30 min
  • Servings 24

Ingredients

Filling

Glaze and Topping

  • 2 to 3 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 cup cappuccino international instant coffee mix (dry)
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • 2
    In large bowl, stir together filling ingredients until dough forms. Gently press dough in bottom of pan, using floured fingers. Bake 27 to 30 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • 3
    In small microwavable bowl, mix 2 tablespoons water and 2 tablespoons of the cappuccino mix. Microwave on High 15 to 20 seconds or until cappuccino mix is dissolved. Stir in powdered sugar until well blended; if necessary, stir in remaining 1 tablespoon water.
  • 4
    In another small bowl, mix almonds and remaining 2 tablespoons cappuccino mix. Drizzle glaze over bars; sprinkle with almond mixture. Let stand 30 minutes until glaze is set. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.

  • Instead of cappuccino flavor, try using French vanilla, hazelnut or mocha instant coffee mix.
  • Instead of almonds, try using chopped hazelnuts.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Bar
Calories
250
Calories from Fat
70
Total Fat
8g
12%
Saturated Fat
3 1/2g
16%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
20mg
6%
Sodium
240mg
10%
Potassium
95mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate
42g
14%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
24g
Protein
4g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
2%
2%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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