Breakfast Oatmeal Squares

Breakfast Oatmeal Squares

Make a low calorie breakfast to-go with this recipe from Marlene Koch’s new cookbook “Eat what You Love”. This recipe is a great alternative to those store bought breakfast bars which are loaded with sugars and calories.

This recipe makes 12 servings.

Breakfast Oatmeal Squares Ingredients:
2 cups rolled quick oats
¼ cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 large egg
¾ cup pumpkin purée ¼ cup low fat milk 
¼ cup sugar-free maple syrup
1/3 cup Splenda granulated sweetener
¼ cup packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
¼ cup raisins, chopped

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Lightly coat a 9 inch square baking pan with non-stick baking spray.
In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients (oats through cinnamon). Stir. Add the remaining ingredients and stir until thoroughly combined.
Pour into prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the center springs back when touched or an inserted toothpick comes out clean. Let cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes and then turn out of pan to cut (bottoms will become slightly wet if left in pan).
Cut into 12 portions and wrap individually if desired.

Nutritional Info per Serving:
Calories 80, carbs 16g (sugars 5g), total fat 1.5g (sat fat 0g), protein 3g, fiber 2g, cholesterol 20mg, sodium 125mg