Granola Bars

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   Procedure

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   1. Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F. Generously grease a 9x13 glass dish, and line it with parchment paper.

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   2. Toast the almonds in the oven or on the stovetop. Set aside to cool a bit.

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   3. In a large bowl, combine oats, sugar, wheat germ, cinnamon, flour, cranberries, almonds, and salt. In a separate medium bowl or large measuring cup, whisk honey, egg whites, oil, banana, and vanilla together until well combined. Make a well in the middle of the dry ingredients, and pour the honey mixture into the well.

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   4. Combine the wet and dry ingredients with your hands until everything is moistened and mostly holding together in a loose ball. Flip the mixture onto the baking dish and pat into one giant rectangle, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.

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   5. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, or until edges begin to brown. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes, then cut into squares.

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   Author's note: Do not let the mega-bar cool entirely, or it will be impossible to cut.

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