June 04, 2006

Fruit and Pecan Granola Bars

By The Culinary Institute of America

Oats are a heart-healthy grain that can be an integral part of quick, tasty desserts and snacks. Toasting oats brings out a rich nutty flavor. These easy-to-make granola bars are lower in fat than many commercial snack bars, and don't have any of the additives or preservatives.

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

Preparation ........................................... Cook: 40 Min

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread oats on a baking sheet and bake, stirring occasionally, for 15 to 18 minutes, until lightly browned and fragrant.

2. Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line an 8-by-11-inch pan [per recipe yielding 16 bars] with foil. Lightly oil or coat with nonstick spray.

3. In a large bowl, whisk egg, egg white, brown sugar, oil, cinnamon, salt and vanilla extract. Stir in toasted oats, dried cranberries or golden raisins, pecans and flour.

4. Spread in prepared pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool; cut into bars with a lightly oiled knife.

Nutritional Analysis

Number of Servings: 16

Per Serving Amount
portion 1piece

calories 130
protein 2g
fat 2g
carbohydrate 24g
sodium 50mg
cholesterol 14mg
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I washed my hair today and played a M J cd, and I like granola bars.

Other than that, just three things.

Jhodie went fishing and Nika crawled into bed with me after she left. We woke up as she got back at noon.

Tomorrow is a holiday and she just remembered to tell me, so I'm taking Nika with me tomrrow to town to find the bus that goes over to the Marrott so I can find out when to come and catch it, so I can get an interview if not just leave my resume.

It's so hot down here. For like two weeks it's been nothing but, heat and sun from 10am until you are asleep under a fan and wake up to it the next day.

Ok, that's it, good night.

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