CINNAMON-RAISIN GRANOLA BARS

Cinnamon-Raisin Granola Bars image

I make these chewy bars with cinnamon, raisin and maple for quick breakfast and road trip. You can use chocolate chips instead of raisins. -Kristina Miedema, Houghton, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup golden raisins
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with foil, letting ends extend up sides; grease foil. In a large bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. In a small bowl, combine egg, oil, maple syrup and vanilla; pour over oat mixture and mix well. (Batter will be sticky.), Press into prepared pan. Bake 25-30 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Lifting with foil, remove from pan; cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.