Farina Bars

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Sweet and lemony, but packed with protein, iron, calcium, and just plain good for you.

Submitted by Linda K
Updated on September 13, 2022
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
24
Yield:
1 - 9x13 inch pan
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • ¼ cup butter, softened

  • ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce

  • ½ cup white sugar

  • ⅓ cup honey

  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest

  • 2 cups dry cream of wheat

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom

  • 1 cup plain yogurt

  • 4 egg whites

  • ½ cup flaked coconut, (Optional)

  • ½ cup sliced almonds (Optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.

  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, applesauce, sugar and honey until smooth. Mix in the lemon zest. Combine the cream of wheat, baking powder and cardamom; stir into the creamed mixture. Blend in the yogurt and egg whites. Try not to overmix, or the bars will fall. Finally, mix in the coconut and sliced almonds if you like them. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.

  3. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges are brown but not the top. Cool and cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

109 Calories
5g Fat
16g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 109
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 61mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 3g 5%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 46mg 4%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 95mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.