1 1/4 c. boiling water
1 c. uncooked reg. oats
1/2 c. butter, softened
1 1/2 c. honey
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 3/4 c. whole wheat flour
1 tsp. baking soda
3/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
Commercial caramel-coconut frosting (optional)
Pecan halves (optional)

Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl; stir well. Set aside for 20 minutes. Add honey, eggs, and vanilla; stir well.

Combine whole wheat flour and next 4 ingredients; gradually add to honey mixture. Pour into a greased and floured 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely in pan. Frost with caramel-coconut frosting, and garnish with pecan halves, if desired. Cut into squares. Yield: 15 servings.