This was supposed to be a granola bar but I don't think I put enough butter in this to help it stick together. Instead I've made granola which is equally as delicious and potentially more versatile (we've already had it with yogurt for breakfast and with berries for dessert). However you want to swap the nuts and dried fruit to suit your fancy, you really can't make any mistakes (except the butter issue). Add a tablespoon of honey and I bet this would actually turn into beautiful granola bars, if anyone tries, please let me know!
Ingredients
2 cups instant cooking oats
1 cup coconut flakes
1 cup walnuts
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 egg, separated
1/2 cup wheat germ (substitute 1/4 cup flour in a pinch)
1 cup chopped dried apricots
1 cup chocolate chips (could be omitted but why spoil a good thing?)
1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Combine oats, coconut and walnuts in a bowl and mix. Lay the mixture out on an un-greased cookie sheet and cook in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes.
3. Remove and let cool.
4. Meanwhile melt the butter, olive oil and brown sugar over medium heat. When combined, turn off the heat.
5. Separate the egg, keep the yolk for another day. Take the egg white and beat it vigorously for a minute. Set aside.
6. Put cooled oatmeal mix in a large bowl. Stir in wheat germ, apricots and chocolate chips.
7. Make a well in the center and add the liquids and the egg whites, stirring well to combine.
8. Place a large piece of parchment paper on your cookie sheet.
9. Use a spatula to spread the batter out over the parchment, you want it to be about 1/2 inch thick
10. Cook in the 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes. Let it cool completely before trying to crumble it.
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