Vegetarian

Granola Bars

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By Emily Rozell

These are great-tasting and good for you, and make an excellent breakfast, dessert, or quick snack on the go.

2 cups oats
1 cup flour
3/4 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/2 cup honey
1 egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
optional: a handful of nuts, chocolate chips, dried fruit (like cranberries, bananas, or blueberries), flax seeds, etc.


<p>Preheat oven to 350&deg;. Line a 9x13 pan with foil or parchment paper then coat with a little oil. Combine dry ingredients in a bowl: oats, flour, brown sugar, raisins, wheat germ, salt and cinnamon (and any of the optional ingredients). In another bowl mix wet ingredients: oil, honey, egg and vanilla. Pour the wet mixture into dry mixture and stir by hand until blended. Press evenly into the pan. Bake 25-30 minutes. Let cool completely then turn out onto a cutting board. Remove the foil/paper and cut into bars. Wrap individually in foil or plastic wrap.</p> <p><span class="style18">Emily Rozell began cooking and baking at a young age, she started a homemade bread business when she was eight years old. Emily is passionate about natural birth, breastfeeding, and living a healthy and active lifestyle. She lives in Texas with her husband Clay and their amazing little boy named Rev. </span></p>