HOMEMADE GRANOLA BARS

1.     Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 3 quart rectangular baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

2.     In a large bowl, whisk egg until frothy. Add brown sugar, butter, honey, and vanilla extract, and whisk all until completely smooth

3.     Whisk in flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt, until all are combined.

4.     Using wooden spoon, fold in oats, almonds, and raisins.

5.     Spread mixture evenly across the bottom of the baking dish and cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Press your hands over the plastic wrap to press the mixture down and even it out as best as you can.  Remove plastic wrap and bake for 30 minutes, or until bars are beginning to brown.

6.     Let cool completely before cutting into 16 bars. Cool uncovered and unrefrigerated so as to not create condensation. Bars are best stored individually wrapped at room temperature.

Ingredients:

1 large egg                                                         3 cups rolled oats

1 packed cup light brown sugar                  ½ cup whole roasted almonds (optional)

¼ cup butter, softened                                   ½ cup raisins (optional)

3 tablespoons honey                                      1/3 teaspoon salt

¾ teaspoon vanilla extract                             ½ teaspoon baking soda

      1 cup all purpose flour                                   1 teaspoon cinnamon