Breakfast Bars

I have just started at Weight Watchers as my weight has steadily increased since I have been living in the country. It is all this socialising we do, it all involves food! Anyway, it is time that I got back in control once more. I did it before nearly 20 years ago, so I am giving it another go. It will be a challenge for my baking.

This is a recipe I have adapted from an original Weight Watchers recipe from when I was last on it, and it has always been in my repetoire ever since. I have brought it up to date a little, and have worked out the points value for you if you too are on the Weight Watchers points plan. Even if you are not, it is a great thing to keep in the freezer for those days you oversleep the alarm and need to grab something quick!


Breakfast Bars
makes 8 bars

8 teaspoons low fat margarine
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1 large egg, beaten
1 teaspoon cinnamon
6 oz porridge oats
4 oz dried skimmed milk powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
8 fl oz skimmed milk (0 % fat)
8 oz sultanas

1.Pre heat oven to 180c. Lightly grease a 9 x 7 inch baking tin.
2.Cream the margarine and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg.
3.Add all the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, then add the milk. Mix well to combine.
4.Pour into the prepared tin and level the surface.
5.Bake for 30 mins, or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and cool for 10 mins before turning out on a cooling rack.
6.Allow to cool completely, then cut into 8 portions. Wrap each bar in cling film. Can be frozen.

Calories per bar: 275
If you are on the Weight Watchers plan, each bar contains 3.5 points.