Crunchy Breakfast Bars

Photo: flickr user avlxyz

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked oatmeal

cup shredded coconut

1/4 cup chopped nuts

2 1/2 tablespoons wheat germ

2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons squeeze butter

1 tablespoon molasses

Preparation

Grease a 9 x 5 x 2 inch baking pan with shortening. Put into a large mixing bowl, 1 cup of uncooked oatmeal, 1/3 cup shredded coconut, 1/4 cup chopped nuts and 2 1/2 tablespoons of wheat germ. Mix ingredients together.

Add to the large bowl of ingredients 2 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of squeeze butter and 1 tablespoon of molasses. Mix well with a wooden spoon.

Using the back of the wooden spoon, press mixture firmly into greased baking pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 15 minutes. Place on cooling rack. Let cool for a few minutes, then cut into bars and serve.