Granola Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Mix brown sugar, oil, and honey in a small bowl and microwave 15-20 seconds.
3. 3
   This will help combine everything easily.
4. 4
   Set aside.
5. 5
   Combine oats, dried fruit, nuts, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl.
6. 6
   Stir sugar mixture into oat mixture.
7. 7
   Mix well.
8. 8
   Add in eggs and vanilla and stir until well combined.
9. 9
   Spray a large rimmed baking sheet (mine is 12x17 with edges on all 4 sides).
10. 10
    Dump mixture onto baking sheet and spread evenly.
11. 11
    Press mixture firmly.
12. 12
    It should be compact and even.
13. 13
    I use a sheet of parchment or wax paper to help with this step.
14. 14
    Bake 17-20 minutes.
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    Keep an eye on them towards the end.
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    The edges should turn brown and the top should look golden.
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    Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
18. 18
    Cut into 21 bars (3 rows and 7 columns).
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    Put each bar into a snack-sized Ziploc baggie.
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    I usually keep a weeks worth in the pantry at all times and the rest in the freezer.
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    Enjoy!