On the Side Recipe: Pineapple Date Bars

Pineapple Date Bars

20 oz crushed pineapple
2 cups chopped dates
3 cups oats
1 cup wheat germ
1 cup coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 tsp salt
1 & 1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup oil

Combine pineapple and dates in a saucepan. Cook on medium
heat until thickened. Stir frequently. In a large bowl,
mix oats, wheat germ, coconut, walnuts, and salt. Stir in
juice and oil. Press half of the oat mixture in a greased
9x13-inch pan. Spread the pine-apple mixture on top, and
then sprinkle on the rest of the oat mixture. Press down
lightly. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until
lightly browned. Cool. Cut into squares.
Makes 32.

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