raspberry granola bars

These raspberry granola bars are sweet for summer!

1/2 cup      butter
1 cup      brown sugar
1 1/2 cups      wheat flour
1 1/2 cups      oats
1/2 teaspoon      baking soda
1/2 teaspoon      cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon      salt
1/4 cup      water
1 teaspoon      lime juice
1 cup      raspberry jam

Cream together the sugar and butter. Stir in the flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in another bowl. Add to the mixture. Mix in the water and stir well. Reserve 3/4 cup of the mixture and set aside. Spray a 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray. Press the remaining firmly into the pan. 

 

Measure one cup of raspberry jam. Add a teaspoon of lime juice to the jam. Stir well. Spread the jam over the granola mixture. Sprinkle the granola crumbs over the jam. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

 

 

Enjoy my favorite treat to make in the summertime!