Ginger Oatmeal Raisin Bars

  
These are a sample of whole grain goodness. My kitchen smells amazing while these are baking in the oven! 

Ingredients
:

3/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour

1/3 cup raisins

1/3 cup chopped toasted pecans or slivered almonds (I used a combo since I had some roasted pecans leftover from another baked good)

1/4 cup canola oil

1/2 cup raw sugar

1 egg 

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp kosher salt

2 TB crystallized ginger

1/4 cup ground flaxseed

1 1/3 cup 100% old fashioned oats

1 TB honey

1 tsp good quality vanilla extract 

1/4 tsp almond extract

8 by 8 glass baking dish

Parchment paper

This recipe yields 8 bars or 9 squares

Directions

1. Whisk together oil, honey, sugar, flaxseed,egg,extracts in a large bowl. Mix well to incorporate. Add in flour, salt, soda, and oats.  Use spatula to incorporate the dry ingredients throughout. Fold in raisins and nuts. 

2. Place parchment paper into baking vessel. Pour batter evenly (it will be thick pasty like) into dish press with spatula. 

  
3. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove from oven allow to cool for 10 to 15 minutes befor cutting into bars. 

4. Enjoy!