Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (I use spelt flour)
  • 2/3 cup rolled oats, old fashioned or quick (not instant)
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped

Method

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F (180 C). Grease an 8 in square baking pan.
  • In a large bowl with and electric mixer, beat together the butter and brown sugar just until creamy.
  • Add the maple syrup, egg and vanilla and continue beating on high speed until throughly combined.
  • In another bowl stir together the flour, oats and baking powder.
  • Add to the butter mixture, beating just until evenly mixed.
  • Stir in the walnuts and spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake for 25-30 min or until a toothpick comes out mostly clean. dont over bake.
  • Cut into squares, Let cool.
  • Enjoy!