In response to a Face-Book request from an earlier posting for homemade granola they asked for a low-fat granola bar so here it is Tanya....enjoy !

LOW-FAT GRANOLA BARS

Serves: 18 bars Difficulty Level: 2 (of 5) Prep Time: 15 Minutes Ready In:

INGREDIENTS:

•2 cups old-fashioned oats
•1 cup plain toasted oat cereal (such as Cheerios)
•1 cup whole wheat pastry flour
•1/2 tsp salt
•1 tsp cinnamon
•1 cup dried mixed fruit 
•1/2 cup honey
•2 egg whites
•1 medium banana, mashed (about 1/2 cup)
•1/4 cup canola oil

PROCEDURE:

•Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a 9 by 13 inch baking pan with foil, with an inch or so overhanging the ends. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
•Spread oats on a large microwave-safe plate and microwave for 2 minutes, stirring half way through.
•Place oats, oat cereal, flour, salt and cinnamon in a large bowl. Stir in dried fruit. 
•Add honey, egg whites, mashed banana and oil. 
•Stir well with a wooden spoon until well combined. 
•Empty mixture into lined baking pan, and press down with some waxed paper or with wet hands. 
•Bake for 25-30 minutes, until edges are golden. 
•Cool for 10 minutes in pan, then grasp foil ends and lift out of pan. 
•Cut into 18 bars and place on a cooling rack

Thanks for asking,
Chef Phil