Granola Bars

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1/4 cup wheat germ
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped dates
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut
• 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/3 cup slivered almonds
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees f.
• 2 spray a 9-inch square baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
• 3 combine oats, wheat germ, dried fruits, coconut, sunflower seeds, almonds, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl.
• 4 combine melted butter and brown sugar in a small bowl until well mixed and any lumps removed.
• 5 stir in maple syrup, honey, egg and vanilla until smooth.
• 6 add liquid mixture into dry mixture until dry ingredients are moistened.
• 7 press mixture firmly and evenly into pan.
• 8 bake for about 20 minutes, or until golden and firm.
• 9 cool completely before cutting into squares or bars.
• 10 note: other varieties of dried fruits and nuts may be substituted to suit your likes and dislikes.