Cherry Oatmeal Bars with Yogurt Frosting

INGREDIENTS

FROSTING

1 1/2 cups

low-fat plain yogurt (can use Greek, but I like regular better - it makes for a fluffier frosting)

1/4 cup

powdered sugar

1/4 tsp

almond extract

1/2 tsp

vanilla extract

Sprinkles, cherries - optional for garnish

CAKE

1 cup

all-purpose flour

1/2 cup

oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked), blended in blender to consistency of flour

1 cup

oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)

2 tsp

baking powder

1/2 tsp

baking soda

1/4 tsp

salt

1/4 tsp

ground cinnamon

1 6 ounce container

cherry low-fat Greek yogurt

1/2 cup

granulated sugar

egg whites

3 tbsp

softened butter

1 tsp

vanilla

1/2 tsp

almond extract

1 cup

pitted and halved sweet or sour cherries (fresh or frozen, partially thawed if frozen)