Chewy Fruit and Flax Granola Bars

Contributed By: ericandmandykelley
Real Simple magazine

Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Rice, Pasta & Bread
Actual Cooking Time: 15 to 30 minutes
Number of Servings: More than 10
Origin: American
Special Features: Quick to Prepare (under 30 minutes)
Kids can help make it
Make Ahead
Vegetarian
Meal Type: Breakfast & Brunch
Snack

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Ingredients

4 c Old fashioned oatmeal
1 c Whole wheat flour
1 c Dried cranberries
1 c Chopped dates
1/2 cup Firlmy packed brown sugar
1/2 c Sliced almonds
1/4 c Whole flax seeds
1 tsp Baking soda
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 c Honey
1/3 c Canola or vegetable oil
1/4 c Liquid egg whites

Preparation

Heat oven to 325. Greaase a 15x10x1" baking pan. In large bowl, stir ingredients together until mixture is completely moist and coated. Firmly press mixture into prepared baking pan using rubber spatula. Bake for 15-18 min, or until bars are light golden brown. Cool completely. Cut 9 rows by 3 rows. Wrap individual bars tightly with plastic wrap. Store in airtight container.

Cook's Notes

Nutrition Information

Calories: 171 ; Total Fat: 5 ; Saturated Fat: 0 ; Carbohydrates: 30 ; Protein: 4 ; Sodium: 97 ; Fiber: 3

Recipe Comments

Commented by: ericandmandykelley

Sometimes I substitute dark chocolate chips and peanut butter chips for the cranberries and dates. My kids love it!