There is no better way to start the day that a portion of Oats. Not only are they a source of slow release energy, but they are also associated with actually helping to lower cholesterol .
Ingredients
4½ cups rolled oats
1 cup plain flour
1 teaspoon bicarbonate soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups chocolate chips, raisins, almonds, hazlenuts (any or all)
(I use a mixture of chocolate, almonds, and small seedless raisins)
Method
1. Preheat oven to 165 degrees C. Lightly grease and flour a 9×13 baking tin.
2. Combine the oats, flour, bicarbonate of soda, vanilla extract, butter, honey and brown sugar in a baking bowl, stir in the 2 cups chocolate chips, raisins and/or nuts.
3. Spread the mixture into a prepared tin and press down lightly. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool for 10 minutes then cut into bars. Cool bars completely on a cooling rack before serving.
Notes: Honey can be substituted with maple syrup for a really interesting variation.