Healthy (Ish) Chewy Granola Bars

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 12 cup wheat germ
• 12 cup brown sugar (optional)
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 12 teaspoon salt
• 12 cup cranberries
• 12 cup raisins
• 1 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon flax seed meal
• 12 cup honey
• 2 teaspoons vanilla

1. In a large bowl combine the oats, whole wheat flour, wheat germ, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, cranberries and raisins.
2. Mix thoroughly.
3. In a separate bowl combine the unsweetened applesauce, water, flax meal, honey and vanilla.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry.
5. Stir until everything is moistened.
6. Place mixture into a greased 9x13 pan.
7. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.
8. Cut into bars while still warm, but do not remove from pan until they are cooled completely.
9. Store in an airtight container.

rolled oats, whole wheat flour, germ, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, cranberries, raisins, unsweetened applesauce, water, flax seed, honey, vanilla

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/healthy-ish-chewy-granola-bars-431512 (may not work)