Sara Petrucci

Oatmeal Breakfast Bars!

These are a staple in our household and one of my husband, Ralph's favorite go-to breakfasts. 

These oatmeal bars are healthy, tasty, easy to make, and make for a quick and easy breakfast during the busy week!

What's also great about these is that you can add in your favorite fruits for variety or even add in protein powder for extra protein. They taste best warmed up in the morning for 15 seconds and you can add natural peanut butter on them or sugar-free maple syrup for a special treat!

*Here's the Recipe*

- 3 cups of Quick Cook oats, plain

- 3/4th cup of brown sugar

-  1 Teaspoon of salt

-2 Teaspoons of baking powder

- 1 Teaspoon cinnamon

- 1 Cup of unsweetened applesauce

- 2 Eggs (or 1/2 cup egg whites/egg beaters)

- 1 Cup almond milk

-Optional - add in any cut up pieces of fruit if you like. Green apple slices work very well and are very tasty!

*Directions*

-Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

-Combine ingredients in a large bowel and stir together. 

-Spray the bottom of square pan with non-stick spray

-Pour ingredients into pan and bake for 40 mins

-Let cool, slice into squares, & ENJOY!!