It's RECIPE TIME! I haven't posted a recipe in a while and these are super easy and good for you! Well, I should say they're better for you than most cookie and bar recipes out there. This basic recipe is in The Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook but I customized it to make it a bit healthier.
2 cups whole wheat flour (instead of all-purpose)
2 cups steel cut oats (they have more nutritional value than quick)
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 cup butter
Fruit filling of your choice. I chose apricot because I love them!
In a mixing bowl combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, & baking soda.
Cut in butter till mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Reserve at least 1 cup of flour mixture. Press remaining flour mixture into bottom of ungreased 9x13" pan.
Spread with desired filling.
Remember, you can add unsweetened coconut for added yumminess without extra sugar! Or chopped nuts.
Sprinkle with reserved flour mixture.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 30-35 min. until top is golden. Cool in the pan. Cut into bars. Enjoy!
Hope you love 'em as much as I do and thanks for stopping by! Taniya
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