Rhubarb-Almond Bars

Ingredients

• 2 cups diced rhubarb
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
2. In a medium bowl, mix rhubarb, white sugar and 1/4 cup flour. Spread mixture in the prepared baking dish.
3. In a medium bowl, combine melted butter, oats, almonds, 1/2 cup flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. Mix until crumbly. Sprinkle over rhubarb mixture.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Allow to cool before cutting into bars.

Interesting Facts

• Rhubarb is often referred to as a fruit, but it is actually a vegetable.
• Rhubarb was first cultivated in China over 5,000 years ago.
• Almonds are high in healthy monounsaturated fats and can help reduce cholesterol.