Nutri-Grain Bars

Ingredients:

• 1 package yellow cake mix
• 3/4 cup butter
• 2 1/2 cups quick oats
• 12 ounces preserves or jam
• 1 T water
  

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375. Melt butter.
2. Combine cake mix and oats in a large bowl; stir in the melted butter until the mixture is crumbly.
3. Measure half of this mixture (about 3 cups) into a greased 13x9x2-inch pan. Press firmly into pan to cover the bottom.
4. Combine preserves and water; spoon over crumb mixture in pan, and spread evenly. Cover with remaining crumb mixture.
5. Pat firmly to make top even. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes, top should be very light brown.
6. Cool completely before cutting into bars.