Oatmeal Coconut Breakfast Bars

By Hklbrries

Trisha Kruse, Eagle, ID

"If you're looking for ways to streamline breakfast, try this tasty recipe that can be made the night before. They're also great with a cup of coffee or tea, or a big glass of milk, as an afternoon snack.

Trisha Kruse, of Eagle, ID, says her Oatmeal Coconut Breakfast Bars "are a nice way to get kids - and grownups - to eat a little extra nutrition from carrots, applesauce and wheat germ. They're like a dessert for breakfast. A real treat in the morning, they also pack well for lunch boxes and hiking snacks."

Ingredients

• 1 cup quick oats
• 1 1/2 cups apple juice
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
• 3/4 cup shredded sweetened coconut, divided
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 cups grated carrots
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten

Details

Servings 18

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease a 13-by-9-inch baking pan.

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine oatmeal and apple juice. Cover and heat on high 2 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes.

Combine flour, wheat germ, 1/2 cup coconut, baking powder, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, applesauce, carrots and eggs. Fold into flour mixture. Add oatmeal mixture and stir until just blended.

Spoon into baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup coconut. Bake 50 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool and cut into bars.

Tip from our test kitchen: Toasted wheat germ adds a nutty flavor and fiber to these bars.


Nutrition Information:
Per serving
150 calories
2 g fat
3 g protein
29 g carbohydrates
2 g fiber
250 mg sodium