1 pan @ Fibre, Protein & Sweetness

One Pan Cocoa Honey Chews

Deborah Anzinger P.H.Ec.  / Zinger essentials 

Cooling Time: 3-4 hours

Equipment: 13X9 inch pan

We live crazy, busy lives but having healthy, easy, fast snacks in the house is important to us. Please try these gooey squares with sweetness, protein and fiber. A square, some fruit and your favorite drink make a perfect snack. Look for my book Cook--You Can Cook Fast, Healthy Meals For Your Family. Deb

Ingredients

½ cup butter

1 cup honey

½ cup milk

6 Tbsp cocoa

1 tsp vanilla

1 cup coconut

3 cups oats

1 cup nuts, chopped, your favorite

Order of Events

1. Combine butter, honey, milk in a large saucepan. Bring to a simmer and simmer for 1 minute without stirring.

2. Remove pan from heat. Add cocoa, vanilla, coconut, oatmeal and nuts. Stir until well combined.

3. Line pan with wax or parchment paper. Leave 4-5 inches hanging over each end. You can fold it over and cover the bars while they are cooling and you can use the paper ends to remove the bars from the pan. Grease the sides of the pan with a little butter for easy removal.

4. Pour the mixture into the pan and press down to even out. Cool the squares on a wire rack. Fold over the hanging paper and place bars in the refrigerator to cool completely 3-4 hours or overnight.

Kitchen Gossip - Variations

You can use:

Whatever cut of oats you have on hand

Your favorite nut or seed

Substitute milk with soya or almond or rice