TAKE-ALONG RAISIN SQUARES

Take-Along Raisin Squares image

Loaded with raisins, dates, chocolate chips and almonds, these moist bars are perfect when you're dashing off in the morning. Shirley Glaab of Hattiesburg, Mississippi suggests taking the treats along on hikes, too.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups raisins
1 cup chopped almonds
1 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons All-Bran, optional

Steps:

In a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Gradually add oats and flour. Stir in the raisins, almonds, dates and chocolate chips (batter will be thick). , Spread into a greased 8-in. square baking dish. Sprinkle with bran if desired. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 16g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 93mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (37g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.