Fruit and Pecan Granola Bars |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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From the Culinary Institute of America. A great snack for the kids! 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 cups toasted oats |
2/3 cup dried cranberries, chopped |
1/4 cup pecans, chopped |
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. Spread oats on a baking sheet and bake, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 18 minutes, until lightly browned and fragrant.
3. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F.
4. Line an 8-by-11-inch pan with foil. Lightly oil or coat with nonstick spray.
5. In a large bowl, whisk egg, egg white, brown sugar, oil, cinnamon, salt and vanilla extract.
6. Stir in toasted oats, dried cranberries or golden raisins, pecans and flour.
7. Spread in prepared pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden brown.
8. Cool; cut into bars with a lightly oiled knife.
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