Ingredients
1 1/2 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup oat bran
1/4 cup finely chopped almonds
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tbsp vegetable oil plus
1 tsp vegetable oil
1/3 cup honey
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp almond extract
Directions
Preheat oven to 350 F. Spray a baking sheet with non-stick spray.
Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl. Combine remaining
ingredients and add to dry mixture. Mix until all ingredients are
moistened.
Press mixture into a rectangular shape 7 inches wide and nine inches
long. (Wet hands or use one hand and a damp spoon.)
Bake about 12 minutes. Remove from oven and cut into 16 bars using a
sharp knife. Separate bars slightly and return to oven for 3 to 5
minutes more. The browner the bottom of the bars, the crisper they
will be when cool.
The edges will crumble slightly when cut - set aside for a snack.
Remove to a wire rack to cool.
1 bar = 86 calories, 2 grams protein, 4 grams fat, 12 grams
carbohydrate, 1 mg sodium, 0 cholesterol, 1 gram fiber. One starch
exchange = 15 grams carbohydrate, 3 grams protein, 80 calories One
fat exchange = 5 grams fat, 45 calories
Adapted from Oat Cuisine Shared by Elizabeth Rodier Feb 94
Servings: 16 servings
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Categories: Cookie; Granola; Nut
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