Granola Bars

Powdered milk and whole eggs add extra protein and nutrients to these homemade granola bars.

Recipe Ingredients:

5 cups quick cooking oatmeal
1 cup slivered almonds
1 cup sesame seed
1 cup wheat germ
1 cup chopped cashews
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup powdered milk
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup light olive oil
1 cup honey
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup flaked sweetened or unsweetened coconut
2 large eggs, slightly beaten

Cooking Directions:

1. Mix together quick cooking oatmeal (uncooked), almonds, sesame seed, wheat germ, cashews, and walnuts.
2. Stir in powdered milk and nutmeg.
3. Mix together the oil, honey, and vanilla; pour over the dry ingredients, mixing thoroughly.
4. Add flaked coconut and eggs.
5. Spread into a greased jelly roll pan, pressing firmly.
6. Cut into rectangles before baking at 300°F (150°C) for 20 minutes.
7. Cool and re-cut

Makes 40 bars.