Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 1 cup old-fashioned oats
  • 2 and 1/2 cups trail mix (use your favorite brand!)
  • 8 ounces high-quality semi-sweet chocolate (see post for more on this)
  • 1 tablespoon coconut OR canola oil

Instruction

  • In a large bowl combine the eggs, light brown sugar, vanilla, flour, baking powder, and salt; whisk well to combine. Set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F). Line a 9x13" pan with parchment paper, leaving an inch or so of the parchment paper overlapping on 2 sides of the pan - these will be handy makeshift handles when you need to remove the bars from the pan. Lightly grease the parchment paper with non-stick spray and set aside.
  • In a large bowl add the quick-cooking oats, old-fashioned oats, and trail mix; mix well to combine. Add in the liquid egg/sugar mixture and quickly stir with a rubber spatula until the ingredients are well combined. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, and evenly press the mixture down into the corners and out to the sides.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden brown, about 15-20 minutes. Allow the the bars cool for 10 minutes in the pan before using the parchment paper sides to lift them from the pan. Use a sharp knife to cut into bars; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.