CARAMEL-CHOCOLATE CRUNCH BARS

Caramel-Chocolate Crunch Bars image

"These bars are lower in calories and are just scrumptious," says Agnes Ward. "The Grape-Nuts and oatmeal gives them a nice nutty crunch." With caramel and chocolate on top, you'd never guess these are light.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter, softened
5 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup Grape-Nuts
1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

Line a 9x5-in. loaf pan with heavy-duty foil. Coat foil with cooking spray and set aside. , In a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Add the oats, flour and cereal; mix well. Pat into prepared pan. , Drizzle caramel topping to within 1/2 in. of edges. Bake at 400° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown., Immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips. Bake 1 minute longer. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.