Hearty Oat and Barley Bars

Name: Hearty Oat and Barley Bars
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 9-inch square pan
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (large or quick flakes); 1 cup barley; 1/2 cup shredded coconut; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1/4 cup unsalted sunflower seeds; 1 cup light peanut butter; 1 cup brown sugar; 1/3 cup unsalted butter; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 large egg

Submitted by Chef mariajane

"These oat and barley bars can serve a dual purpose for children and adults alike. They are a quick and very nutritious breakfast on the run or they can be packed into school lunches. And unlike commercial bars, they contain few preservatives or additives."

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Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 11
Yields:: 1 9-inch square pan

ingredients

1 ¹⁄₂ cups rolled oats (large or quick flakes)
1 cup barley
¹⁄₂ cup shredded coconut
¹⁄₂ cup dried cranberries
¹⁄₄ cup unsalted sunflower seeds
1 cup light peanut butter
1 cup brown sugar
¹⁄₃ cup unsalted butter
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 large egg

directions

Preheat oven to 350°F Grease and line a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper so the paper hangs over the sides of the pan.
In a bowl, toss together oats, barley flakes, coconut cranberries and seeds. Set aside.
In a saucepan, combine peanut butter, brown sugar, butter, vanillla and cinnamon and stir over medium-low heat until melted. Pour melted mixture over dry mixture and stir together. Blend in egg and spread mixture into pan, patting down evenly.
Bake for 30 minutes and then let cool for 20 minutes. Cut into bars and store in an airtight container.

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Chef mariajane

I am a 56 year old Gramma that, for the first time in my life, has purchase myself a computer, and I didn't know what i was missing!! I have a husband tha I adore, and 4 grandchildren that of course surpass all others - lol - I am disabled, and am an at home person, so I have a lot of time on my hands, to play with my recipes, and I am enjoying every bit of it - My husband will eat anything that I cook, so I have carte blanche as far as that goes, so I have a great time trying out new recipes. Paula Deen has published some of my favorite cookbooks, her recipes are easy and quick to do. Her sweets are fantastics, especially her pound cakes, Yummm I guess the dish that I am famous for is my Christmas ham - my family all comes home for Christmas, and if i don't have my ham they are dissapointed, and my grandson wants the pistachio squares!!! so I guess that is the dishes that I'm famous for.

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