Granola Bars

Difficulty: easy Prep Time: Five Minutes Total Time: Under an hour
2 tbsp canola oil
1/3 cup honey
4 egg whites, lightly beaten
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup raisins
1 1/2 cups crispy rice cereal
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

Spray bottom and sides of a 9"x13" baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Combine oil, honey and egg whites in a bowl and beat until combined. Mix remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Add wet ingredients, and using your hands, mix well. Put the mixture into the baking pan and pack down evenly. Bake at 325°F for 15-20 min. until golden brown. Cut into bars while warm.