Playgroup Granola Bars

My girlfriend brought these granola bars over for a playgroup one morning and ever since they've been a staple! My son requests them almost daily so I usually triple the recipe and make 2 trays so we have plenty on hand.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 161 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 1 egg, beaten
• ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¾ cup packed brown sugar
• 2 cups rolled oats
• ½ cup honey
• ½ cup wheat germ
• ¾ cup raisins (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix together the oats, brown sugar, wheat germ, cinnamon, flour, raisins and salt. Make a well in the center, and pour in the honey, egg, oil and vanilla. Mix well using your hands. Pat the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until the bars begin to turn golden at the edges. Cool for 5 minutes, then cut into bars while still warm. Do not allow the bars to cool completely before cutting, or they will be too hard to cut.