From the Culinary Institute of America who feel that you can make truly healthy granola bars by starting with low-fat granola and using egg whites instead of oil to bind and crisp the mix

1 large egg white, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 cups low-fat granola
1/4 cup raisins

12 servings Change size or US/metric


30 minutes 10 mins prep

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2. Lightly oil a 9-inch square baking pan [for recipe making 12 bars] or coat it with nonstick cooking spray.
3. In a small bowl, whisk egg white, honey, oil, vanilla and cinnamon until blended.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine granola and raisins. Stir in the egg white/honey mixture until well coated. With a wet rubber spatula, press granola into the prepared pan.
5. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool in the pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars. (Wrapped tightly, the bars will keep for up to 5 days.).


Calories 28
Calories from Fat 6 (23%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 0.8g 1%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 0%
Polyunsat. Fat 0.2g  
Monounsat. Fat 0.4g  
Trans Fat 0.0g  
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 5mg 0%
Potassium 29mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 5.4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.2g 0%
Sugars 4.7g
Protein 0.4g 0%
Vitamin A 0mcg 0%
Vitamin B6 0.0mg 0%
Vitamin B12 0.0mcg 0%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Vitamin E 0mcg 0%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Magnesium 1mg 0%
Iron 0mg 0%
Alcohol 0.1g   Caffeine 0.0mg




-- Edited by Colette at 14:38, 2006-04-11