Super Easy Oatmeal Squares

This version is easy, vegan and uses coconut palm sugar for sweetener so it is diabetic friendly.  They are also wheat free.  Simple to make and really delicious.  I put chocolate on top to add extra decadence but they are just as yummy without.

What you need:

2 cups quick oats

2/3 cup vegan margarine( or butter)

2/3 cup coconut palm sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

A pinch of nutmeg

Bittersweet chocolate chips (optional)

Preheat oven to 350.   In a large mixing bowl put oats and nutmeg.  In a small sauce pan over medium heat melt the margarine, add coconut palm sugar.  Remove from heat and add vanilla.  Pour mixture over oats and mix well.  Pour into approx 8x8 pan (I use an 8x6 and they are bit thicker) bake for 20 minutes.  Remove from oven onto cooling rack sprinkle the top with chocolate chips and let them melt.  Let cool cut into squares and enjoy.