Oatmeal On The Go Bars

I am a huge fan of breakfast. Breakfast fuels you for the day (or night) ahead and gives you more stamina than the quick cup of coffee and pastry grabbed on the go. My favorite breakfast for busy mornings are those easy to hold in the hand and munch. At home we experiment (ok, I experiment, the family wonders what is next) with breakfast bars, cookies, and muffins.

Bars are the best if you want to make something ahead of time that you can just snatch out of the fridge on your way to work or school. Kids love them and they’re so easy to make! The following recipe uses oatmeal as a base. Oatmeal is great for these types of recipe because it is filling, good for you, and gives the bar stability.

Oatmeal On The Go Bars

* 1 cup raw sugar (turbandinio) or 2/3 cup honey
* ½ cup vegetable oil
* 1 teaspoon vanilla
* 2 eggs or egg substitute
* ½ cup whole wheat flour
* ½ cup soy flour
* 1 ½ cup quick cooking rolled oats
* 1 cup nuts

Cream wet ingredients in a large bowl. Stir dry ingredients together until well mixed, then incorporated into creamed wet ingredients. Pour into a prepared 9×13 pan, (oiled lightly). Bake for 30-35 minutes at 350 F. Cool on rack then cut into bars.

*Vegans: Substitute two tablespoons cornstarch mixed with two tablespoons water for the egg.

* Fruit such as raisins and mashed banana make tasty additions. Experiment!