Just like my kids

I've been meaning to make THESE 'simple' treats for a while now.   I've heard good things about them so they've been on my list.

The thing is, they're not so simple.  The instructions said nothing about when to take them out of the pan.   I, being a clever baker, realized they may stick as there is a fair amount of honey involved and while they were still warm I tested one. 

Too late,  I had to pry each one out scraping my cute little muffin tins.  I was in a race against time as I had 3 pans and these little oat cakes were drying fast.

In the midst of removing these goodies I tossed the recipe into the garbage (ok, it wasn't that dramatic, but it sounds a lot better than 'putting it aside to be recycled')  I wasn't going through this again.

Even after Pam-ing up my tins and adding a few minutes to the cooking time to make sure they were set, they were sticky and I had to handle them so gingerly so they wouldn't all fall apart.

They set.  I had one.  My kids had some.  They're a treat for sure, but chock full of freshly ground oats and flax.  I used the amount of honey called for, but left out a half cup of brown sugar. 

I "dug the recipe out of the trash" & put it back in my binder.  They're yummy, healthy and portable.  I am not ready to give up on them.   I am thinking a little wax paper in the tins would do wonders.

Besides I am used to sticky situations.  Exhibit A

As frustrated as I get with my kiddos sometimes, they always have me coming back for more.  Weirdly enough I just can't get enough of them.

 My kids that is.

And apparently sticky treats as well.