I needed a snack for the week, and also wanted to boost my fiber and folic acid/vitamin A consumption. After brainstorming, I came up with the idea of making homemade granola bars with lots of wheat germ. These will be a perfect treat between meetings and on business trips.
RECIPE: Honey Granola Bars
Makes 20 Servings
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
Bowl
Spatula
13 x 9 glass pan
Oven heated to 350
INGREDIENTS:
2 Cups Oats
1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
1/2 Cup Wheat Germ
1 t Cinnamon
1 Cup Whole Wheat Flour
3/4 Cup Raisins
3/4 t Salt
1/2 Cup Honey
1 Egg
1/2 Cup Oil
1/2 t Vanilla Extract
DIRECTIONS:
1) In a bowl, mix together all the ingredients listed above. The mixture should be wet but not batter like in the least.
2) Press the mixture into the bottom of the pan.
3) Bake for about 20 minutes or until the edges are brown.
4) Remove dish to cooling rack and cut immediately. Let rest until completely cool.
5) Remove the granola bars from the dish and store in an air tight container.
