These tasty treats contain our whole grain roasted ranch oats. They are easy peasy to make and flexible! Add your favorite dried fruit or chocolate chips (like i did)! They make the perfect addition to a lunch box or after school snack.

Cream of the West Roasted Ranch Oatmeal Bars

1 cup raisins or other dried fruit

¾ cup water

1 cup Cream of the West Roasted Ranch Oats

1 cup flour

1/3 cup shortening

1 egg

1 tsp cinnamon

¾ tsp soda

¼ tsp cloves

½ cup sugar

1 tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla

¼ tsp nutmeg

½ cup chopped nuts (optional)

DIRECTIONS

Combine raisins and water, simmer 10 minutes, remove from heat. Stir in Roasted Ranch Oats.

Add remaining ingredients and beat on medium speed for 1 minute. Spread evenly in a greased 9 x 13” pan. Bake at 350° for 20 – 25 minutes or until top springs back when touched lightly in the center.

High altitude: (5000 ft.+) decrease soda to ½ tsp and bake at 375°.