GR@NOL@ Squares

last time i bought a packet of oats, and it was lying bare, without any use. so when i came across this recipe, it reminded me of my packet of oats. not only did i make this to use up my oats packet, but also it is a good for my sister, since she is not so wee, and of late has been feeling very weak.

but the main reason is that it is a good one for munching. since i am blessed with this "good" habit of munching all the time, i had to choose a healthy option. and also whenever i look at my increasing tummy, because of which i feel guilty munching on junk food, this was a yummy escape to all those guilt.trust me it is, and this is an escape i don't mind following for years.and also because this is pretty healthy. if we keep aside the milkmaid &chocolate chips, then it has ingredients which are essential for a healthy body. having said that, to eat so much of healthy (not so tasty)food together, one needs that one unhealthy stuff, which imparts that yummy taste.it's somewhat like the good-girls always falling for the bad guys, or the backbenchers in a class being more desirable then the rank-holders!!!

lets move on to the recipe now.

ingrediants:

• 3cups oats
• 1 can sweetened milkmaid tin
• 2tbsp melted butter
• 1 cup coconut flakes
• 1 cup almond
• 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
• 1 cup dried black raisins

  

method:

• grease the bowl well & preheat your oven @170degrees.
• in a large bowl mix together all the ingredients & mix well with your hands.
• press flat into the prepared pan.
• bake for 20-25mins, based on how much crunchy you want it to be.
• cool for 10mins and then cut into your desired shapes and serve.

well, this is it. its easy. really is.this makes around 25-30 squares. i had mixed it in a bowl with the rubber spatula.you can replace the oats with corn-flakes or may be a mix of the two. i had blanched the almonds and then chopped them, you can also use the toasted almond flakes. peanuts, cashews, walnuts can also be combined in it, up to your choice..but do remember that the thickness shouldn't be much when you spread it on the baking tray. because that becomes difficult to bake the middle. i had baked it for around 30-35minutes since i wanted it to be crunchy. you can try out other ingredients according to your choice.

i am sure your family & friends will love it. i had made it yesterday evening, and now i am left with only a couple of the squares, which i am munching on, while typing.... trust me its a soulful bliss!!!!!!!!