Crunchy Oat Squares

By KimberlyB

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 1/4 cup oat bran
• 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons almond butter
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• Nonstick cooking spray

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Place oats in a food processor. Cover and process until finely ground. Add oat bran, flour, brown sugar, almond butter, the water, honey, baking soda, and salt. Cover and process until combined.
Coat a 9x9x2-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Press oat mixture firmly into the prepared baking pan. Cut mixture into -inch squares. Bake about 30 minutes or until golden.
Turn off oven; let oat squares dry in oven with door closed for 20 to 30 minutes. Remove squares from pan; break apart. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.