Granola Bars

2 c. oats

3/4 c. packed brown sugar

1/2 c. wheat germ

3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon

1 c. flour

3/4 c. raisins (optional)

3/4 tsp. salt

1/2 c. honey

1 egg, beaten

1/2 c. vegetable oil

2 tsp. vanilla

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Generously grease a 9x13" baking pan.

2. In a large bowl, mix together the oats, brown sugar, wheat germ, cinnamon, flour, raisins, and salt. Make a well in the center,m and pour in the honey, egg, oil, and vanilla. Mix well using your hands. Pat the mixtures evenly into the prepared pan.

3. Bake for 30-35 min. in the preheated oven, until the bars begin to turn golden at the edges. Cool for 5 minutes, then cut into bars while still warm. Do not allow the bars to cool completely before cutting,m or they will be too hard to cut.