Raisin Energy Bars

Recipes for Healthier Eating. I just made these (8/28) and used Kashi GoLean Crunch as the 'granola cereal' and they did not work at all. Also, I tried a 9x13 baking dish, but had to do a 7x11 in order to get them to fit. I baked for 23 minutes, but probably needed closer to 30. The top looks great, but the bottom is barely cooked. I recommend either a) use real granola cereal, or b) don't make these :) Good luck!

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 4  egg whites (or 2 whole eggs)
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 4  teaspoons  vegetable oil
• 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3⁄4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 2⁄3 cups  plain granola cereal (no added fat or low fat)
• 1  cup dark raisin
• 3  tablespoons wheat germ, toasted
• 3  tablespoons  raw sunflower seeds
• 4  teaspoons sesame seeds

Directions

1. Beat egg whites and sugar in large bowl with whisk until smooth.
2. Beat in oil, cinnamon and vanilla extract.
3. Stir in remaining ingredients.
4. Blend well.
5. Coat generously a 13 x 9 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
6. Turn raisin mixture into pan.
7. Pat to even layer.
8. Bake at 300 degrees F for 20 to 25 minutes.
9. Cool 5 minutes in pan.
10. Loosen edges with spatula and invert onto wire rack to cool completely.
11. Cut into 4 dozen bit-sized pieces.
12. Store in an airtight container or pack in small plastic bags for on-the-go snacking.