Maple Oatmeal Breakfast Squares

• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
• 1 cup chopped pitted dates
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1/2 cup applesauce
• 1/2 cup vanilla low-fat yogurt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 cups quick-cooking oats (not instant)
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Preparation

1. 1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. 2. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl, stirring slowly with a wooden spoon until well combined.
3. 3. Spray a 9- x 13-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Pour batter into pan, and spread evenly.
4. 4. Bake 25 minutes or until just golden brown around edges. Cool and cut into squares.

Adapted from myrecipes.com