HEALTHY BREAKFAST BARS -- MY WAY!

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A moist (adult) breakfast bar chocked full of fruit, chocolate chips, and nuts -- Inspired by Recipe #136075 -- If you don't like raisins, feel free to try them with dried cranberries, dried cherries, dried apricots, chopped dates and/or coconut instead! Makes two 13 x 9 Pyrex pans baked at 325F degrees for 30 minutes -- makes 50 squares total . Wrapped individually, bars stay fresh for two weeks -- or freeze them for a Once A Month Cooking (OAMC) adventure! NOTE: For more kid-friendly bars, use apple juice instead of Scotch Whiskey! :)

Provided by KerfuffleUponWincle

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h30m

Yield 2 13 x 9 inch pans, 50 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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)
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)

Steps:

  • Grease two 9" x 13" Pyrex pans.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • 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.

Mohammad Foisal
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Overall, I thought these bars were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't anything special either.


Reya Khan
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These bars are a bit expensive to make. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


SHAHADUL ISLAM
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my bars didn't turn out as good as the ones in the pictures. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Ramakash Mandal
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The bars were a bit dry. I think I'll add some more butter or oil next time.


Ezath Gul
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These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of honey or maple syrup next time.


Kadijah Kargbo
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I love that these bars are gluten-free and vegan. It's hard to find healthy breakfast bars that are also allergy-friendly.


Sheri Sheikh99
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover fruit. I had a bunch of bananas that were about to go bad, so I made these bars and they turned out great.


Katie Thibeau
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! These bars are delicious and they're so easy to make. I've already made them twice this week.


Eguakhide Emmanuel
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These bars are the perfect healthy snack for my busy lifestyle. They're easy to make and they keep me feeling full and satisfied all morning long.


Msawakhe
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I love that these bars are so versatile. I can make them with different fruits, nuts, and seeds, depending on what I have on hand. They're also great for meal prep.


Suresh Rana
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These bars were a hit with my family! Everyone loved them, even my picky kids. They're the perfect way to start the day.


Addison Grimm
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I'm not usually a fan of breakfast bars, but these ones are actually really good. They're soft and chewy, and they have just the right amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making them again.


Hadi Ammar
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These bars are the perfect healthy snack. They're filling and satisfying, and they don't have any added sugar. I love that I can feel good about eating them.


Akash Jb
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I love that these bars are so customizable. I can add whatever fruits, nuts, and seeds I have on hand, and they always turn out great. They're also really easy to make, which is a huge plus for me.


Irtaza Arslan
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These breakfast bars are a lifesaver! I'm always on the go in the mornings, and these bars are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast. They're filling and delicious, and they keep me going all morning long.