These bars with oats, almonds, and coconut are great to take hiking or camping.
Original recipe makes 1 dozen
Ingredients
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup quick cooking oats
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon orange zest
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
3/4 cup blanched whole almonds
1/2 cup shredded coconut
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In large bowl beat flour, oats, butter, wheat germ, orange peel and 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar at low speed until just mixed. Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes (mixture will look dry).
- With lightly floured hands, shape mixture into a ball, then pat into 8" by 8" baking pan.
- In a small bowl, beat eggs with a 1/4 cup of packed brown sugar, stir in almonds and coconut. Pour evenly over mixture in pan.
- Bake 35 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan on rack. Cut into 12 pieces.
Nutrition
Calories: 499 kcal
Carbohydrates: 53 g
Cholesterol: 111 mg
Fat: 29 g
Fiber: 4.4 g
Protein: 10.3 g
Sodium: 164 mg
