Wholesome Granola Bars

Wholesome Granola Bars

Courtesy of Cherry Marketing Institute 12 Servings • 10 Min. Prep Time • 25 Min. Cook Time
Ingredients
1-1/2 c. low-fat granola (such as Healthy Choice Plain Granola)
1 c. quick oats uncooked
3/4 c. dried tart cherries
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/3 c. slivered almonds, toasted
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 egg whites, slightly beaten
1/3 c. honey
1/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil

Directions:

1. Line bottom and sides of an 8x8x2 in. baking pan with foil. Lightly spray the foil with nonstick spray. Set aside.

2. Combine granola, oatmeal, cherries, flour, almonds, and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl. Stir together egg whites, honey, brown sugar and oil. Stir into the cereal mixture, stirring until all is coated. Press mixture evenly into the prepared pan.

3. Bake in a preheated 350°F oven 20 to 25 min., or until bars are light brown. Let cool on a wire rack. Use foil to remove bars from pan. Let cool completely. Cut into bars.

Nutritional information is based on a serving size of 1 bar.

Nutrition:

Calories: 128; Total Fat: 3g; Saturated Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Total Carbs: 23g; Fiber: 2g; Protein: 3g; Sodium: 27mg;