Breakfast-in-a-bar

Hoosier Margie's Note:

Where did this come from? I haven't got a clue. I see it going, going, gone. Great to bake before bed and have ready when everyone is rushing out the door. Just take one (or two) with you.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 16

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 2 cups quick oats
• 1 teaspoon baking powder

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients and press into greased 9x9 pan.
2. Bake 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees.
3. Cut when cool.

Reviews

[Mediterranean Mamma]

These are great! The basic recipe lends itself to all sorts of variations. I have tried the other posters' suggestions and also have stirred in 1/2 c applesauce, (I did have to then add a couple of tablespoons of flour to thicken the mixture back up) a dash of cinnamon and a large handful of raisins. Next I will try some mashed banana and maybe some walnuts. Thank you for an easy alternative to store bought cereal bars.

[Gabesgirl]

This was delicious and easy but did fall appart. My eight year old ate it in a bowl with a spoon but said it was yummy. Will make again and eat it warm with a glass of milk since it is so delicious.

[TeresaD]

Delicious! I made this recipe with the following substitutions ¼ cup applesauce and ¼ cup softened (not melted) butter for the butter and ¼ c eggbeaters for the egg. I also added in allspice, walnuts, milled flax seed, and wheat germ. (I always try to add fiber and nutrients when possible.) After cooling, I did not have the crumbling issue that others noted. I think the “softened� butter and applesauce helped bind the dry ingredients better. I WILL make these again, however, next time I will also decrease the brown sugar which I forgot to do (since applesauce is a natural sweetener.)