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Chocolate Chip and Cinnamon Granola Bars


Makes 12

Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashion oats
- 1 cup instant oats
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 egg white
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 2/3 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- canola oil for greasing the pan


Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the old fashion and quick cooking oats on a baking sheet and toast until light golden brown, about 10 minutes. Set aside and let cool. Meanwhile, grease a 9 by 9 inch baking pan with canola oil.
In a small mixing bowl combine the melted butter and brown sugar and mix until smooth. Add the honey, vanilla and salt until combined. Set aside.
When the oats are completely cool, combine the oats and cinnamon in a large mixing bowl. Add the honey mixture and gently combine with the oats. Stir in the egg white until combined, and then stir in the flour. Finally, stir in the chocolate chips. Pour the batter into the greased baking pan and press down with the back of a spoon. Bake the bars for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool completely, about 3 hours. Cut into approximately 1 1/2 by 4 1/2 inch bars and store in an airtight container or wrap individually with parchment paper. These will keep in an airtight container for 3-4 days.

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