Raisin Oat Bran Bake

(Can be made the day before.
Let cool & refrigerate overnight.
Warm up in the morning.)

Put:
1 c raisins
1 t salt
2 c water
in a blender & blend for 1 min.
Pour in a large bowl or mixer bowl.

Add to the large bowl or mixer bowl:
3 c rolled oats
1 c oat bran (hot cereal style)
1/2 c dry roasted peanuts
1/2 c peanut butter
1/2 c honey
1/2 c water
& mix in the mixer or with a spatula.

Preheat oven at 350º

To keep from sticking,
oil sides & bottom
of a 9x13 glass pan with:
1/2 t virgin coconut or olive oil

Sprinkle:
1/3 c unsweetened shredded
coconut or flakes
in the bottom of the pan.

Pour the mixture into the pan.

Press mixture with a spatula or back of a large spoon, making it thicker around the edges & thinner in the middle.

Top with:
1/2 c slivered or sliced almonds
or dry roasted peanuts
& press into the mixture.

Bake uncovered at 350º for 35 - 40 min.

Loosen from the pan by going around the pan with a sharp knife between the pan & the Raisin Oat Bran Bake.
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Cut into rectangles.

Serve
or cool down & refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days
or freeze.

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