Back to school nut-free snacks!

I'm back...1 year later! It's been a very busy year and I apologize but I promise to keep this updated and provide you with many delicious recipes and creative fun ideas!! Now that the kiddies are back to school and routine, I thought I'd share a very quick and easy healthy snack that you can add to their lunches:

Agave Oatmeal Bars

1 cup raisins or other dried fruit (cranberries, currants etc)
1/2 cup chia seeds
1 cup water
1/2 cup agave nectar
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs, separated
2 cups rolled oats
1 1/2 cups unbleached flour
1/2 cup butter
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Cream agave and butter together. Add 2 egg yolks, vanilla and water; mix thoroughly. Add flour, baking soda, raisins, chia seeds and rolled oats. Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into the batter. Pour into 9 x 13 inch buttered baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes. Cool and cut into squares.