Selection and Nutrition Tips for Healthy Lunch Recipes

Double Chocolate Oatmeal Bars

• Store white whole-wheat flour in the refrigerator so it’ll last longer. Whole-grain flours naturally contain a little fat, which could cause the flour to go rancid if left out at room temperature.
• Nuts should also be stored in either the fridge or freezer.
• Don’t have extra large eggs on hand? Use 3 large eggs instead. The bars will be slightly cakier.
• These bars are a wonderful example of balancing great taste and decadence with good nutrition.
• They are 100 percent whole grain because of the oats and the white whole-wheat flour.
• White whole-wheat flour is 100 percent whole grain but slightly lighter in color and texture than traditional 100 percent whole-wheat flour.
• Walnuts are the only variety of nuts with a significant source of heart health-boosting omega-3 fats.
• Cocoa powder and semi-sweet chocolate chips contain naturally occurring polyphenols called flavonoids that help fight disease and inflammation.
• Raisins contain important antioxidants, fiber, potassium and iron. They also contain natural compounds that help suppress bacterial activity in your mouth that may lead to tooth decay and gum disease.