Homeade Fruit and Oat Granola Bars

These easy-to-make healthy granola bars with none of the additives or preservatives, are lower in fat than many commercial snack bars. These are perfect for a quick-fast and in a hurry breakfast.
Ingredients:

• 1 egg 
• 1 egg white 
• 1 cup light brown sugar 
• 1 tablespoon canola oil 
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon 
• 1/4 teaspoon salt 
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• 1 1/2 cup toasted oats 
• 2/3 cup dried cranberries, chopped 
•  1/4 cup pecans, chopped 
•  1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 

Directions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread oats on a baking sheet and bake, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 18 minutes, until lightly browned and fragrant. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F.

Line an 8 x 11 inch pan with foil. Lightly oil or coat with nonstick spray. In a large bowl, whisk egg, egg white, brown sugar, oil, cinnamon, salt and vanilla extract. Stir in toasted oats, dried cranberries, pecans and flour. Spread in prepared pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool; cut into bars with a lightly oiled knife. Cook time: 40 Minutes.


Nutritional Information: (based on individual servings) Calories: 130 Total Fat: 2 g Cholesterol: 14 mg Sodium: 50 mg Carbohydrates: 24 g Protein: 2 g An original recipe from The Daily Green.  SERVINGS 16 bars


Source: The Daily Green