Fruit and Pecan Granola Bars

From the Culinary Institute of America. A great snack for the kids!

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 1  egg
• 1  egg white
• 1  cup light brown sugar
• 1  tablespoon canola oil
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1⁄2 cups  toasted oats
• 2⁄3 cup dried cranberries, chopped
• 1⁄4 cup pecans, chopped
• 1  tablespoon all-purpose flour

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. Spread oats on a baking sheet and bake, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 18 minutes, until lightly browned and fragrant.
3. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F.
4. Line an 8-by-11-inch pan with foil. Lightly oil or coat with nonstick spray.
5. In a large bowl, whisk egg, egg white, brown sugar, oil, cinnamon, salt and vanilla extract.
6. Stir in toasted oats, dried cranberries or golden raisins, pecans and flour.
7. Spread in prepared pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden brown.
8. Cool; cut into bars with a lightly oiled knife.