Healthy Breakfast Bars -- My Way! Recipe

Name: Healthy Breakfast Bars -- My Way!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Dry Ingredients; 8 cups old fashioned oats; 2 tablespoons baking powder; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 tablespoons cinnamon; 1 cup raisins, do not drain (soaked till plump at least 30 minutes ~ SEE Scotch whiskey, or juice in WET INGREDIENTS below!); 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1 1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts (TOASTED dry in an iron skillet); Wet Ingredients; 4 eggs, beaten; 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin (not pie filling); 2 cups milk; 3 cups brown sugar (NOT hard-packed); 2 tablespoons vanilla; 1/2 cup scotch whiskey (substitute bourbon, or apple juice ~ FOR SOAKING RAISINS, ABOVE)

Servings: persons

Dry Ingredients
8 cups old fashioned oats
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons cinnamon
1 cup raisins, do not drain (soaked till plump at least 30 minutes ~ SEE Scotch whiskey, or juice in WET INGREDIENTS below!)
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups finely chopped walnuts (TOASTED dry in an iron skillet)
Wet Ingredients
4 eggs, beaten
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin (not pie filling)
2 cups milk
3 cups brown sugar (NOT hard-packed)
2 tablespoons vanilla
1/2 cup scotch whiskey (substitute bourbon, or apple juice ~ FOR SOAKING RAISINS, ABOVE)

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["Grease two 9"" x 13"" Pyrex pans.", "Preheat oven to 325u00b0F.", "Combine scotch whiskey (or apple juice), vanilla, and RAISINS, in a microwave bowl ~ microwave for 1 minute and soak till plump (about 30 minutes) ~ do not drain!", "Combine dry ingredients (except raisins) in large bowl, stirring well.", "Combine remaining wet ingredients in a large bowl, or an 8 cup measure. Whisk thoroughly for a uniform, lump-free mixture.", "Pour wet ingredients, including undrained raisins, into dry ingredients. Stir well.", "Pour into greased pans and bake for 30 minutes at 325 degrees. (Bake pans one at a time, or together side by side on the same rack ~ rotate pans after 20 minutes.).", "Cool completely and cut each pan into 25 squares ~ I cut mine with a pizza cutter! Wrap individually in plastic wrap ~ bars stay fresh and moist for two weeks! Freeze after wrapping individually, if desired, for a once a month cooking (OAMC) breakfast adventure!", "NOTE: Dried cranberries, cherries, apricots, dates, and/or coconut (or a combination) can be substituted for the raisins to make a different bar."]

2111

kcal

Calories

Fat

330

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Dry Ingredients, 8 cups old fashioned oats, 2 tablespoons baking powder, 2 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Healthy Breakfast Bars -- My Way! falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Healthy Breakfast Bars -- My Way!

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