Polynesian Bars

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 2 cups chopped dates
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 2 1/2 cups crushed pineapple (about 1 can)
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup coconut
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup oil

Recipe

• 1 combine filling ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to low boil, stirring frequently to prevent scorching. continue to stir/cook until mixture reaches a thick consistency and the dates have absorbed the juice.
• 2 remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
• 3 then, in a medium-large bowl, combine ingredients for the crust. once mixed fully, it will be crumbly, but slightly sticky.
• 4 press about half of the crust mixture into a 9x13 inch pan. top with the filling, then crumble the remainder of the crust mixture atop the filling.
• 5 bake in an oven preheated to 350 degrees for 30-40 minutes. allow to cool thoroughly before cutting.