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Breakfast Bars

By: Candace Jenks 
"'I like to stash these satisfying squares in the freezer,' writes Candace Jenks. 'When I need a quick breakfast or anytime snack, I simply microwave the not-too-sweet bars until they're thawed,' says the Minot, North Dakota cook."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (12)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups chopped pecans
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar. Combine oats, flours and wheat germ; gradually add to creamed mixture. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. In a small bowl, beat eggs until foamy. Stir in pecans, coconut and chocolate chips. Spread evenly over crust.
  2. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 23, 2011 by bellydancer   view full review
Bars tasted too 'healthy' to be a treat, (overwhelming wheat flavor), with too much sugar and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 13, 2010 by DIZ♥ Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
To me, this was more like a 7-layer/magic cookie bar only not as sweet and a tad bit healthier...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2009 by CERRADANCE   view full review
Great cookie bar recipe! (I won't be eating this for breakfast, except maybe on holidays.) ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2011 by hedwardsb   view full review
I changed a few ingredients to use what I had on hand--almonds & walnuts instead of pecans,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2011 by cbb   view full review
I have made these many times and love them! I like to freeze them and then eat cold with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2011 by babs2574   view full review
I made 1/4th of the recipe to try it out. Used 1/4 c of everything thru the wheat flour, 1/8...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2011 by Mandi_Court   view full review
Very yummy but the bottom was crumbly which made it messy to eat. I substituted ground flax...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 30, 2011 by faithirene Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I wanted to make some snacks to put in the freezer and tried this one. They are YUMMY! I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2010 by skinnymanda1   view full review
These are absolutely amazing! They are definitely sweet but totally delicious, definitely...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2008 by Stina   view full review
Loved this recipe! Great for breakfast or snack....just heat in microwave 10-15 sec and enjoy!...

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