Storebought granola bars sure are convenient, but they’re often loaded with undesirable amounts of fat. These come together in minutes. Try using chopped dates or dried cranberries in place of the raisins.

Makes 12 bars.

ACTIVE TIME: 10 minutes

TOTAL TIME: 1 hour (includes cooling time)

EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy

1 large egg white, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups low-fat granola
1/4 cup raisins

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Coat a 9-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
2. Whisk egg white, honey, oil, vanilla and cinnamon in a small bowl until blended. Combine granola and raisins in a mixing bowl. Stir in the wet mixture until well coated. press granola into the prepared pan with a wet rubber spatula.
3. Bake until lightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool in the pan on a wire rack. Cut into 12 bars.

NUTRITION INFORMATION: Per serving: 83 calories; 2 g fat (0 g sat, 1 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 17 g carbohydrate; 2 g protein; 1 g fiber; 42 mg sodium; 78 mg potassium.
1 Carbohydrate Serving

MAKE AHEAD TIP: Store tightly wrapped at room temperature for up to 5 days

Although good in theory, these turn out more like "granola bites." I just had very little success with this recipe.

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