Almond Oatmeal Bars

These quick, easy bars make a great dessert or a unique and nutritious breakfast-on-the-go. Imagine having your cereal, milk, and fruit all rolled into one delicious bar.

Makes 8 servings

1    cup rolled oats, uncooked (3 ounces)

⅔   cup nonfat dry milk

½   teaspoon baking powder

½   teaspoon baking soda

½   teaspoon ground cinnamon

¼   teaspoon ground nutmeg

Dash ground allspice

¼   cup raisins

1    cup applesauce (unsweetened)

3    tablespoons sugar

1    teaspoon vanilla extract

¾   teaspoon almond extract

Gather ingredients and preheat oven to 350°.

Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.

In a large bowl, combine oats, dry milk, baking powder, baking soda, and spices. 

Mix well. 

Stir in raisins.

In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients.

Mix well. 

Add to dry mixture, mixing until all ingredients are moistened. 

Spoon into prepared pan. Smooth the top with the back of a spoon.

Bake 30 minutes, until lightly browned.

Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Enjoy!

Each Serving Provides

Calories 129

Total Fat 0.8g

Cholesterol 2mg

Sodium 158mg

Total Carbohydrate 24.8g

Dietary Fiber 1.8g

Protein 5.6g