Oatmeal Bars

Oatmeal Bars

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°.