Aloha Pineapple Bars

Ingredient

• 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

Directions

1. Combine pineapple and dates in a saucepan.
2. Cook on medium heat until thickened. Stir frequently. In a large bowl, mix oats, wheat germ, coconut, walnuts, and salt.
3. Stir in juice and oil. Press half of the oat mixture in a greased 9×13-inch pan. Spread the pineapple mixture on top, then sprinkle on the rest of the oat mixture.
4. Press down lightly. Bake at 350F for 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool. Cut into squares. Makes 32.