2 cups rolled oats
¾ cup packed brown sugar (I use 1/2 cup)
½ cup wheat germ
¾ tsp. ground cinnamon (optional)
1 cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup raisins (I use dried cherries)
¾ tsp. salt
½ cup honey (I use 1/3 cup)
1 egg, beaten
½ cup vegetable oil
2 tsp. vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350. Generously grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. In a large bowl mix oats, brown sugar, wheat germ, cinnamon, flour, raisins, and salt. Make a well in the center and pour in the honey, egg, oil, and vanilla. Mix well (might want to use your hands). Pat the mixture evenly into the pan. Bake 30-35 minutes until the bars begin to turn golden at the edges. Cool for 5 minutes, cut into bars while still warm. These turn out with a nice chewy texture.
