The benefits of eating oats are well known and it’s something we should take seriously and actively make part of our daily intake. For those that love porridge there’s no problem…eat to your hearts content!! However those of us who can’t stomach that, here’s a really good alternative. Although it is cookies, the oat content is high and so if you don’t like porridge or your kids won’t eat it then it’s a super way to get them to start their day with oats.It’s much better than cereals whchc are processed and have very high sugar and salt contents.
Ingredients:
150g softened butter
130g light brown sugar
95g wholemeal or plain white flour
1 egg
Half tsp bicarbonate of soda
3 cups oats
Optional coconut and chopped nuts
Chocolate buttons to decorate
Method:
Blend butter and sugar. Add flour,eggs, soda any coconut or nuts. Finally mix in oats. Shape into 24 balls, flatten and firmly press a chocolate button on top.
Bake at 180C on a tray spaced apart for about 12 minutes. Enjoy as a breakfast bar or with a cup of tea!
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