So Chewy Oat Squares

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups oats
• 2 cups nonfat milk (i prefer soymilk)
• 2 eggs (or 4 egg whites, or egg replacer equaling 2 eggs)
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons honey (or 1 tbsp honey with 1 tbsp. sugar free maple syrup)
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup dried cherries (optional)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375 degrees fahrenheit (190 celsius) and gently cover an 8x8 baking pan or dish with light cooking spray.
• 2 combine all ingredients well in a mixing bowl, adding oats first, then eggs, spices, milk, honey/maple syrup and finally the add-ins.
• 3 press mixture into the pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until oatmeal is golden brown.
• 4 (you can also add in 1/2 cup chopped nuts or 1/4 cup chocolate chips if desired).