Cranberry Almond Granola Bars

2 cups oats

1 cup whole wheat flour

3/4 cup dried cranberries (craisins)

1/3 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup what germ

1/4 cup flax seed meal

1/4 cup chopped almonds

1 tsp. cinnamon

3/4 tsp. salt

1/2 cup honey

1 egg

3/4 cup applesauce

2 tsp. vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9×13 inch pan

2. Mix oats, flour, cranberries, brown sugar, wheat germ, flax seed meal, almonds, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl

3. Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the honey, egg, applesauce, and vanilla

4. Mix well then spread into the prepared pan

5. Bake for 18-30 minutes (depending on how chewy you want them; less time means more chewy) and cut into bars while still warm.