I often try to do a baking project with my kids when at home, so today I decided to make a family favorite, granola bars.

This recipe literally took me 10 minutes to make and an extra 30 minutes in the oven. How easy is that? Next time you are thinking of buying bars at the store, but the ingredients to make them yourself. You will thank me for it.

Granola Bars

Makes 12-14 large bars

2C rolled oats
3/4C brown sugar
1/2C molasses
1/2C canola oil
1C flour
1/2C flax seed; ground
1tsp cinnamon
1egg
Pinch of salt
1C chopped dates
3/4C raisins
1/2C pumpkin seeds

Pre-heat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix all ingredients and pat down firmly onto baking sheet. Bake 30 minutes. Let rest for five minutes then cut into desired size. Keep in airtight container.