Granola Bars for the Earth

For more months than I can count, my little tree-hugger Riley has been asking me to make granola bars for his school snacks so that "we can stop putting wrappers in the landfill... please, Mommy! Make them for the Earth."

Today was the day that I decided to experiment. Not too shabby...tasty and easy! This first attempt was not very sweet. I'll add a bit of raw sugar to the next batch.

INGREDIENTS
3 eggs
2 T olive oil
1 T cinnamon and nutmeg mixture
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 T vanilla extract
3 C toasted whole grains (I used a mixture of rolled oats, rye, barley, and whole wheat)
1 C dried cranberries, black and golden raisins
1/2 C pecans, chopped
1 C sliced almonds
2 T white whole wheat flour
1/4 C raw agave nectar
1/4 C organic maple syrup

PREPARATION
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line an 9x13" pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, whisk eggs, oil, spices, salt and vanilla extract. Stir in toasted oats, dried fruits, nuts and flour. Stir in agave and syrup.
3. Spread in prepared pan and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool slightly; cut into bars. Let cool completely.

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