Granola bars

I have made this recipe many, many times the past couple of years.  I've adapted the original recipe to make it healthier.

cooking spray

2 cups quick cooking oats

½ cup whole wheat flour

½ cup all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons brown sugar

¾ cup raisins/ dried cranberries/ seeds/ chopped nuts/ chocolate chips, etc.

½ cup ground flax seed

½ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon cinnamon (depending on what kind of bar I'm making, I'll use more or less)

½ cup vegetable oil*

½ cup honey*

1 egg

2 teaspoons vanilla

*sometimes I sub applesauce for some of the honey/oil- too much applesauce will make a cake-like/crumbly bar, so don't completely substitute.

• Spray a 9x13 dish with cooking spray.
• Combine oats, flours, brown sugar, raisins, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl.
• Combine egg, oil, honey, and vanilla in a bowl, mix well.
• Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients.
• Mix well and spread into a 9x13” baking dish.
• Bake at 350 for 15-18 minutes, or until lightly browned around the edges.  Cool completely, then cut into squares and place in a freezer bag.