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Blueberry Walnut Bars

With power-packing oats, walnuts and blueberries, this treat will please kids and adults alike.

—DAWN ONUFFER CRESTVIEW, FL

PREP: 20 MIN. BAKE: 10 MIN. + COOLING MAKES: 12 SERVINGS

2/3 cup ground walnuts

1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs

2 tablespoons plus 1/3 cup sugar, divided

1/3 cup old-fashioned oats

3 tablespoons reduced-fat butter, melted

1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese

1 tablespoon orange juice

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup reduced-fat whipped topping

2 tablespoons blueberry preserves

1/2 cups fresh blueberries

1. In a small bowl, combine the walnuts, cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar, oats and butter. Press onto the bottom of an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray.

2. Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.

3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Beat in orange juice and vanilla. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over crust.

4. In a microwave-safe bowl, heat preserves on high for 15-20 seconds or until warmed; gently stir in the blueberries. Spoon over filling. Refrigerate until serving.

NOTE This recipe was tested with Land O’Lakes light stick butter.

PER SERVING 1 bar equals 167 cal., 9 g fat (4 g sat. fat), 17 mg chol., 125 mg sodium, 19 g carb., 1 g fiber, 3 g pro. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 fat, 1 starch.