• 1/2 c dried apricots, diced
• 1/4 c raisins
• 1/2 c apples, peeled and grated
• 1/2 c reduced-sugar apricot preserves
• 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 c all-purpose flour
• 1/2 c oat bran
• 2 c rolled oats
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 c brown sugar
• 3/4 c reduced-calorie margarine, melted

In a medium bowl, combine all filling ingredients. Stir well.

Make crust: In a large bowl, combine baking soda, flour, oat bran, oats, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Stir in melted margarine. Press slightly more than half of crust mixture in bottom of a 9- by 13-inch pan sprayed with vegetable cooking spray. Spread on filling. Sprinkle on remaining crust.

Bake at 325 degrees for 20 minutes. Cut into bars.

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