Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/3 cup wheat germ (optional)
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups oats
• 1 cup golden raisins
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugars together until the mixture is creamy.
3. Add eggs and vanilla, beating well after each.
4. Next, add whole-wheat flour, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and wheat germ (if using) and mix well.
5. Slowly mix in oats, raisins, and nuts (if using).
6. Press the dough firmly in a greased 9x13 inch pan. The dough will be sticky and thick.
7. Bake for 30-35 minutes in a 350 degree oven. The bars will be lightly brown on top when they are ready.
8. Cool on a wire rack for 8-10 minutes.
9. Store leftover bars in a covered container.

Notes

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar (I use rapudura)
• 2 eggs
• 3 tablespoons unsulfured molasses
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
• 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Beat butter and sugar until well blended.
3. Then add eggs, molasses and buttermilk.
4. In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients except fruit and oatmeal and mix well.
5. Gently blend dry into wet.
6. Fold in oats and fruit. Lastly, stir in vanilla.
7. Using a 1-inch scoop, drop large tablespoons onto prepared cookie sheet or baking stone.
8. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.