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Preheat oven 350 F 2.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, flax, almonds and cinnamon.
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Set aside.
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In a small bowl, mix the applesauce, agave, and egg whites with a fork or whisk until smooth.
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Pour the egg white mixture into the big bowl of oats and stir until completely combined.
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Add the apricots and chocolate chips and mix well.
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Pour into a 9x9-inch square baking pan that has been lined with foil and greased.
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(Make sure the foil overlaps the sides of the pan for easy removal.)
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Using the bottom of a glass or measuring cup, press the granola mixture down into the pan until it is completely flat.
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Bake for 25 minutes or until the edges begin to brown.
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Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
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Allow to completely cool before you slice into bars.
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I found the easiest way to do it was to lift the entire square out of the pan by the foil flaps, and then use a long lightly serrated knife to cut into even squares.
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The slightly obsessive part of me insisted on using a ruler to make sure each one was even but thats entirely up to you and your level of insanity!
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You could refrigerate these for about 7 days or wrap them up individually and freeze them.
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Grab one on your way out the door and you are good to go!
