Honey Oat Bars for #SundaySupper

There were usually no surprises at lunch. Opening the lunchbox at elementary school gave a familiar assortment. A sandwich made of brown bread, butter, salami, and cheese was the main feature. A small bag of Fritos were beside the sandwich. Underneath the chips was a Little Debbie snack; usually an oatmeal cream pie, Star Crunch, or Nutty Bar. To wash it all down was a thermos filled with Coca-Cola. It was rare to have a homemade treat such as one of these Honey Oat Bars.

One day at lunch did have a surprise. The thermos rattled as I picked it up out of the lunchbox. It was a different rattle than the sound of a few remaining ice cubes. I opened the thermos to find the glass on the inside had shattered. Yes, back then they were made with glass. It did a great job of keeping beverages hot or cold although somewhat fragile. I’m sure I wasn’t the only one to have their beverage filled with shards of glass. Lunchboxes and thermoses these days are so different. They are much safer and are different shapes and sizes other than that old metal box.

Honey Oat Bars are a great treat. They can be enjoyed as a dessert or snack. Honey gives the bars a light sweetness. Butterscotch chips makes these bars reminiscent of oatmeal scotchie cookies. You can substitute chocolate chips or dried fruit for the butterscotch to change up the flavor.

Do you pack meals for yourself or your family? I haven’t had to since becoming a Domestic Goddess. I did for many years while working in an office. It is much healthier and less expensive than going out for lunch. Be sure to scroll down and see more lunchbox recipes by Sunday Supper bloggers. Also check out my Basic White Bread and Homemade Wheat Bread that are great for sandwiches. Fill your lunchbox with lots of good food and remember to include a treat like Honey Oat Bars.

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Honey Oat Bars

A recipe for honey oat bars. The bars are made with quick cooking oats, honey, and are filled with butterscotch chips. They are a great snack for any time.

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

Servings 27 bars

Author Renee Dobbs

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
• 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 cup butterscotch chips*

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Whisk together the flour, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl. Stir in the oats.
3. Beat butter, honey, and vanilla in a large bowl until creamy using a hand mixer on high speed.
4. Add flour/oat mixture and stir or beat on low speed to combine.
5. Stir in butterscotch chips.
6. Press evenly in an ungreased 13- X 9-inch baking pan.
7. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until light golden brown.
8. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into bars.

Recipe Notes

*You can substitute chocolate chips or dried fruit for the butterscotch chips.

Recipe adapted from one in the Pillsbury Classics Cookbooks 1990 November Edition.

Want more recipes for packing lunchbox meals? Take a look at these by talented Sunday Supper bloggers:

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• Popcorn Chicken Bento from The Urban Mrs
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• Malibu Chicken Tortilla Pinwheels from Home Cooking Memories
• Peanut Butter & Jelly Rolls from Killer Bunnies, Inc
• Pizzadillas from La Cocina de Leslie
• Potato Cheese and Mushroom Focaccia Bread from Family Foodie
• Sausage Roll Ups from  The Food Army Wife
• Scotch Eggs from My Cute Bride
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• Turkey, Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomato Wraps from La Bella Vita Cucina

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• Quinoa and Green Bean Salad with Tibetan Dressing from Healthy. Delicious.

Sweet Treats:

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• Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Granola Cookies from Peanut Butter and Peppers

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