Morning Granola Bars

First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit or 175 degrees Celsius. Next, take a generous amount of cooking spray and thoroughly coat the bottom and sides of a 9x13 inch baking dish.

To make the mixture, combine rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, plump raisins, wheat germ, warm cinnamon spice, and a pinch of salt in a large mixing bowl. Create a small indentation in the center; then, pour in pure honey, melted oil, beaten egg, and fragrant vanilla extract. Mix the ingredients together using your hands until they are well combined.

Using your hands, shape the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Make sure to cover the entire surface.

Place the prepared baking dish in a preheated oven and bake until the edges start to turn golden brown, taking around 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool for just a few minutes, about 5 minutes.

While still warm, use a sharp knife to cut the mixture into bars. Be careful not to let them cool completely before cutting, as they will become too hard and difficult to handle.