Oatmeal Brownies

Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup M&M's miniature baking bits
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 package fudge brownie mix (13-inch x 9-inch pan size)
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the oats, baking bits, flour, sugar, walnuts, baking soda and butter. Set aside 1 cup for topping. Pat the remaining mixture into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Prepare brownie batter according to package directions. Spread over the crust. Sprinkle with the reserved oat mixture.
Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Yield: 5 dozen.