Fruit Bars

SERVINGS
15

COOK TIME
25

INGREDIENTS
1 1/4 cup cake flour, sifted
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup canola oil
1 large egg
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lime zest, grated
3 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons low-fat milk
3/4 cup dried pineapple, chopped
3/4 cup dried papaya, chopped
1/2 cup flaked sweetened coconut

PREPARATION
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil an 8-by-12-inch or 7-by-11-inch baking pan.

2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, ginger, baking powder, baking soda and salt; set aside. In another bowl, whisk together brown sugar, oil, egg, vanilla and lime zest until no lumps of brown sugar remain. Whisk in lime juice and milk. Add the dry ingredients, pineapple and papaya and stir just until combined.

3. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Sprinkle coconut over the top. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden on top. Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
(based on individual servings)
Calories: 189
Total Fat: 5 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg
Sodium: 109 mg
Carbohydrates: 34 g
Protein: 2 g

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