The holiday is just around the corner and I have to make sure Ben and I don't resort back to old habits. One of my resolutions is to "healthify" old recipes. My husband has come a long way and everyone knows this hasn't been an easy task! He's eating kamut, spinach salad, and homemade soy/yogurt ice cream. I feed him so many different types of squash that he's now a fan. Last time I checked, he could name 9 grains! Impressive.
Today, I felt it necessary to post one of my not so heathy recipes, however it still contains grains. Lorna would never approve this recipe but as I stated in the above paragraph, my plan is to revamp it in 2011. When I make this recipe, I can't believe I add a full stick of butter and 1 can of sweetened condensed milk. Who puts this in a recipe? GUILTY...right here! Apparenlty, I still have a little Whipple in me!
Fudgy Bars - Modified from Meals for Month, by Linda Larsen
2 cups chocolate chips
3 tablespoons butter
1 14oz can of sweetened condensed milk
2 cups whole wheat flour
2 cups oats
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, melted
1 cup chopped walnuts
1. Preheat oven to 350. In a microwavable bowl, combine chocolate, 3 tablespoons butter, and sweetened condensed milk. Heat for 2-3 minutes until melted.
2. In a bowl combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Pour melted butter over and mix until crumbs form. Stir in walnuts. Press 1/2 of the crumb mixture in a 13"x9" pan. Pour chocolate mixture over crust. Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture over chocolate.
3. Bake at 350 for 25-25 minutes. Let cool, cut bars, and enjoy! I like to individually wrap and freeze.
Stay tuned for the 2012 fudgy bar healthy remix recipe. -amy w.
