Fruit and Oat Granola Bars

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. 1

   1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread oats on a baking sheet and bake, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 18 minutes, until lightly browned and fragrant.

2. 2

   2. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F. Line an 8-by-11-inch pan with foil. Lightly oil or coat with nonstick spray.

3. 3

   3. In a large bowl, whisk egg, egg white, brown sugar, oil, cinnamon, salt and vanilla extract. Stir in toasted oats, dried cranberries, pecans and flour.

4. 4

   4. Spread in prepared pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool; cut into bars with a lightly oiled knife.