Chewy Oatmeal Bars

Chewy Oatmeal Bars

 

As an after-school snack or a breakfast bar, these oatmeal bars are chewy and packed with goodies. This ready-to-go food is kept in the refrigerated and is satisfying for the munchies or to get your day started. 

 

2 cups quick oats

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup walnuts

1/2 cup raisins

1 cup miniature marshmallows

1/2 cup butter

1/4 cup corn syrup or molasses

1/2 cup peanut butter

6 ounces chocolate or white chocolate chips

 

In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, walnuts, raisins and marshmallows.  In a saucepan, melt together the butter, syrup and peanut butter.  Pour the butter mixture over the oats mixture and stir thoroughly.  Press the mixture into a 9-inch square microwaveable dish that has been mist with cooking spray.  Microwave the mixture on high, uncovered for 1 1 /2 minutes, turn the dish half way and continue to microwave for another 1 1 /2 minutes, 3 minutes total. Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly on top.  Refrigerate the oatmeal bars until cool and cut into squares.  Makes approximately 2 dozen bars.