How to make them:

Prepare the Cinnamon Oatmeal Fruit Bars:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Before you begin, let you children help collect and measure out the ingredients. Encourage them to read the list aloud. Its a great opportunity for them to practice following directions, as well as basic reading and math skills.
• In a large mixing bowl, lightly toss the brown sugar and white sugar together to combine.
• Then add the yogurt and egg whites.
• Pour in the vanilla, oil, and milk and stir well to combine all the ingredients.
• In a separate bowl combine the flour, soda and cinnamon.
• Toss well to blend everything together.
• Next, place the sugar mixture into the flour mixture and stir well with a rubber spatula. Slowly add the oats as you continue stirring.
• Lastly, add the dried fruit and mix until everything is completely combined.
• Spread the mixture evenly in a large ungreased baking pan.
• Bake the bars for 25 minutes or until a light brown.
• Allow to cool to room temperature before cutting into equal size bars.