Too Easy Granola Bars (Muesli Bars)

I found this on the allrecipes website about 12 months ago and have altered it to suit my family. This is a regular in my kids' lunch boxes. I don't understand why people buy muesli bars when they are so fast and cheap to make from scratch. Recipe can be doubled and tripled; remember to use a larger tin though.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 2  cups rolled oats
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1⁄2 cup wheat germ
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1  cup flour
• 1⁄2 cup honey
• 1  egg, lightly beaten
• 1⁄2 cup  vegetable oil
• 2  teaspoons vanilla

• 1 cup dried fruit

• such as

•  sultanas, apricots, dates (your choice, chop first and optional) or  fig (your choice, chop first and optional)

Directions

1. In a large bowl mix the rolled oats, brown sugar, wheat germ, cinnamon, and flour; stir.
2. In large measuring jug add the honey, egg, vegetable oil, and vanilla; mix.
3. Make a well and add the wet to the dry and mix like mad.
4. Generously grease an 18x28cm (9x13 inch) tray.
5. Pour in mixture; press with your fingertips.
6. Bake at 175 degrees Celsius or 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 to 35 minutes (or until the sides are golden).
7. Cool for 5 minutes.
8. Slice into even fingers while warm (it will be too hard once cold).
9. Cool in the baking tin.
10. Keep in a well sealed jar for up to 5 days.