Oatmeal Chewy Squares

Oatmeal
1 cup raisins
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ cup unsweetened apple juice concentrate
1 teaspoon vanilla
½ teaspoon salt
3 cups rolled oats
2 bananas, sliced
½ cup nut-like cereal or chopped nuts
¼ cup vegetable oil
¼ cup peanut butter
Heat raisins and apple juice concentrate in a saucepan until raisins are soft, about 3 minutes. Pour raisins and juice into a blender and puree. Mash bananas in a bowl and add puree and remaining ingredients. Mix well and let stand 5 minutes for oats to absorb moisture. Press into a greased 9 by 13-inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes. Cool and cut into squares. Makes 4 dozen squares.
















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