Low-Fat Breakfast Bars

Packed with wholesome ingredients, these bars are the perfect start to a busy day.

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2 cup / 500 ml	rolled oats
1/2 cup / 125 ml	natural bran
1/4 cup / 50 ml	wheat germ
1/4 cup / 50 ml	all-purpose flour
1/4 cup / 50 ml	dried cranberries or raisins
2 tbsp / 30 ml	slivered almonds (optional)
2 tbsp / 30 ml	chopped walnuts (optional)
2 tsp / 10 ml	baking soda
2 tsp / 10 ml	ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp / 2 ml	ground ginger
1/2 tsp / 2 ml	ground nutmeg
1 cup / 250 ml	unsweetened applesauce
1/2 cup / 125 ml	skim milk
3 / 150 g	Naturegg Omega 3 shell eggs
3 tbsp / 45 ml	packed brown sugar

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
Combine oats, bran, wheat germ, flour, dried cranberries or raisins, almonds, walnuts (if using), baking soda, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg in a large bowl.
Whisk together applesauce, milk, eggs and brown sugar in another bowl.
Pour over dry ingredients and mix just to combine.
Spread into a greased 8-inch (20 cm) square baking pan, smoothing top.
Bake until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean, about 35 to 40 minutes. Let cool completely in pan on a rack before cutting into bars.

For a nut-free option so you can send them to school with your children, replace almonds and walnuts with 4 tbsp (60 mL) of your favourite dried fruits.

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