These prune-laden oatmeal bars make good breakfast bars, but they're great anytime of the day.

Oatmeal Fruit Bars

3 cups pitted prunes - divided use
3 tablespoons water
3/4 cup orange juice
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup powdered milk
1 cup quick-cooking oats
2 large eggs

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a food processor, combine 1 cup pitted prunes, water, and orange juice; process until smooth. Combine 1/4 cup of the puree in a saucepan with 2 cups chopped pitted prunes. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until thick.
3. Meanwhile, combine flour, sugar, powdered milk, oats in a large mixer bowl. Add the reserved prune puree and eggs. Mix on low speed with an electric mixer until blended.
4. Press half into a greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Spread the cooked filling on top and top with the remaining flour mixture.
5. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool in the pan on a wire rack before cutting.

Makes 24 bars.