Healthy On-The-Go Steel-Oat Breakfast Bars

I'm really getting into the Steel-Oat vibe after researching its multiple health benefits. I have adapted a recipe I found for steel-oat breakfast bars to my personal taste. My testers loved them and feedback has been very positive. This certainly makes for a great on-the-go power breakfast. Ingredients: 1 cup water - 3 cups milk - 1/2 cup brown sugar - 1/4 teaspoon salt - 1 1/2 cups steel oats - 1 cup dried fruit (I used cranberries, chopped apricots and golden raisins) - 1/2 nuts (I used almonds) - 1 teaspoon cinnamon - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract - 1/2 teaspoon almond extract. Directions: Bring water and milk to a boil. Add all remaining ingredients and simmer covered for 20 minutes. Stir frequently during cooking process. Allow to cool thoroughly and empty into a 9 x 11-inch greased dish. Press the steel oat mixture down into the dish so that it is compact. Sprinkle with almonds and your favorite granola. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Cut into desired portions and store in the refrigerator until needed. Note: These bars are soft, but they do hold well together.