Bran Breakfast Bars

Ingredients

Based on 12 servings per recipe.

• 1 cup boiling water
• 1/3 cup chopped raisins or med. dates, diced
• 1 cup oatmeal
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/3 cup oil (corn, soybean, or safflower)
• 1 1/2 cups raw bran
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar

Preparation

1. Pour boiling water over diced fruit.
2. Allow to stand at least 20 minutes.
3. Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
4. Drain fruit, adding boiling water to the drained liquid to make 1 cup and put in blender with oil.
5. Blend 1 minute.
6. Immediately pour into dry ingredients and mix well.
7. Add fruit and remix.
8. Place batter in non-stick 8″x10″ baking dish.
9. Level with fingers or spatula and then mark cuttings: 4 rows the narrow way and 6 rows the long way.
10. Bake in a preheated oven at 375F for 22 minutes.
11. Cool on rack.
12. Refrigerate or freeze if keeping more than 2 days.