Soft Granola Bars Take-Two submitted by Mom Johnson
Description
Not sure where this recipe came from but I have adapted it to take with us on our summer hikes. These bars are healthy and really good!

Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 inch baking pan with cooking spray. Mix all dry ingredients in a large bowl. Whisk together the eggs, oil and vanilla; add to dry ingredients. Spread into pan and bake until set...about 17-22 minutes. cool for 30 minutes and cut into bars. Store tightly covered for up to 2 weeks. Freeze in a moisture-proof container for up to 6 months.




Ingredients
v 1 cup brown sugar
v 2 cups whole grain oatmeal
v 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
v 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
v 1/2 tsp. salt (use only if nuts are unsalted)
v 2 cups walnuts, pecans, peanuts, or almonds or a mixture!
v 1/2 cup coconut
v 1 cup dried fruit, cranberries, blueberries, apricots, raisins or apples or a mixture
v 1 cup dark chocolate chips
v 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
v 1 tsp. vanilla
v 2 slightly beaten eggs
v 3/4 to 1 cup canola oil