PINEAPPLE WALNUT BARS

Makes 9 Bars

The sweetened condensed milk caramelizes the walnuts as they bake -- a great contrast with the moist pineapple.  In addition ot the Power Punch nutrients listed below, each serving is a good source of the following (based on percent of Daily Values):  16% of protein, 11% of thiamin/B1, 16% of riboflavin/B2, 15% of calcium, 17% of copper, 12% of magnesium, and 19% of phosphorus.

POWER PUNCH per serving% Daily Value
Manganese (0.8 mg)40%
Omega 3 fatty acids (1.8 g)TBD
Omega 6 fatty acids (7.9 g)TBD

Ingredients:
  • Butter-flavored cooking spray
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, in its own juice
  • 1 (14 ounce) can fat-free sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 1/3 cups chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.  Spray an 8 or 9 inch square pan with cooking spray and wipe with a paper towel to spread evenly and absorb the excess.

Sprinkle the graham cracker crumbs evenly over the bottom of the pan.  Drizzle the juice from the pineapple over the crumbs.  Then drizzle almost half of the condensed milk over the crumbs.

Spoon the crushed pineapple on tope of the crumbs evenly.  Sprinkle the walnuts over the pineapple.  Drizzle the remaining condensed milk over the walnuts.

Bake for 55 minutes.  Cool completely.

Nutritional Basics per serving

Calories:  367

Protein:  8 g
Carbohydrate:  53 g
Total fat:  14 g
% Calories from fat:  35%
Saturated fat:  1 g
Dietary fiber:  2 g
Cholesterol:  3 mg
Sodium:  173 mg