Fruity Granola Energy Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats or 2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup diced dried apricot
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch salt
1 tablespoon melted butter or 1 tablespoon mild vegetable oil
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup liquid honey
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Spray a 9-inch square baking pan with non-stick cooking spray or brush with oil.
Combine oats,wheat germ, apricots, raisins, sunflower seeds, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl.
Combine melted butter and brown sugar in a small bowl until sugar is dissolved.
Stir in honey, egg and vanilla until smooth.
Stir liquid mixture into dry mixture until dry ingredients are evenly moistened.
Press mixture firmly and evenly in prepared pan.
Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden and firm.
Cool on wire rack before cutting into squares or bars.
Wrap individually for easy grab and go breakfasts and snacks.